Ten men to watch this fall as the Grand Prix figure skating season starts this week …
Yuzuru Hanyu Will be the first man to go into a Winter Games as reigning Olympic and world champion since Dick Button in 1952. Hanyu also owns the highest recorded scores under a 13-year-old judging system. But he’s vulnerable, especially early in the season. Hanyu has never won his opening Grand Prix in seven tries. Shoma Uno Younger (19 years old) and shorter (5 feet, 3 inches) than countryman Hanyu, but with just as much jumping firepower, if not more.
Japan
2014 Olympic champion, two-time world champion
Grand Prix Starts: Russia, Japan
Japan
2017 World silver medalist
Grand Prix Starts: Canada, France