Yuzuru Hanyu has impressed skating analysts with his performance in the short program in the team event and his official practices since arriving in Sochi.
How much?
Enough that several, including 2010 gold medalist Evan Lysacek of the United States, believe the Sendai native is the favorite for the gold medal in men's singles starting Thursday night.
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