Spaniard overcomes record deficit to win gold at world championshipsJapan’s Yuzuru Hanyu slumps to silver,China’s Boyang Jin takes bronzeFernandez lands three quadruple jumps skating to Frank Sinatra songSpains Javier Fernandez delivered one of the greatest long programs in the history of the world figure skating championships, storming back from more than 12 points adrift of Japanese star Yuzuru Hanyu with a flawless skate to defend his title on Friday night at TD Garden.
The 24-year-obsolete from Madrid followed up the favored Hanyu’s error-strewn program with a gripping performance to Frank Sinatra’s Guys and Dolls, and skating with strength,conviction and passion and building crowd support with each of three cleanly landed quadruple jumps.
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Source: theguardian.com