Skater 1st in 66 yrs to win back-to-back Winter Games golds
Yuzuru Hanyu won Japan's first gold medal at PyeongChang Winter Olympics and also became the first figure skater in 66 years to win back-to-back Winter Olympic gold medals in the men's singles event. The 23-year-old, who also became the 1,000th gold medal winner in the history of Winter Olympics, underwent ankle surgery after his triumph in the last Winter Games.