Spanish figure skater Javier Fernandez delighted fans as he took to the ice for the final time at the Winter Olympics with a Superman-inspired routine
The 26-year-old, who took home a bronze in Pyeongchang, let his red cape flow behind him as he showed off his skills as part of the exhibition gala event on Sunday, which sees figure skaters come together to perform routines that are not judged.
Other offerings included a boxing-inspired routine by Misha Ge of Uzbekistan – complete with gloves – and a dazzling performance from Olympic Athlete from Russia figure skater Alina Zagitova, who took to the ice in a skin-tight tiger suit.
Playful: Javier Fernandez of Spain performs during the Olympics figure skating exhibition gala
Athletic: The 26-year-old gold medal winner dropped to the ice to perform press-ups
Praise: The light-hearted routine delighted viewers, who congratulated Javier on Twitter
Fernandez’s Super Javi routine, which he debuted in 2013, won over the crowd with its leaps, press-ups and playful costume.
One stand out moment saw the Spaniard lying on the ice as an accomplice poured a large bucket of water him.
Viewers at home were equally captivated and took to Twitter to praise his light-hearted take on the sport.
One tweeted: ‘It was my workout for the day! Someone pour a bucket of water on me.’
Cat woman: Olympic Athlete from Russia, figure skater Alina Zagitova takes to the ice
Working out: Misha Ge of Uzbekistan combined dance moves with boxing for his routine
Captivating: Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan was praised by ecstatic viewers at home
Another added: ‘Javier Fernandez’s routine during the figure skating exhibition gala was delightful.’
Among the other highlights was Alina’s routine, which demonstrated her grace, flexibility and athleticism.
Others were taken by Japan’s Yuzuru Hanya, 23, who became the first figure skater to win back-to-back Olympic golds this competition.
Group shot: The athletes came together at the end of the exhibition for a photo
Highlighted: Fans at home were just as impressed as those who saw the action in person
The graceful athlete, who competes in the men’s singles discipline, was compared to a fantasy hero by enraptured fans.
The exhibition gala ended with the skaters coming on to the ice together as Canadian gold medal-winning ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir performed a solo.
In the final moments, the athletes gathered together for a photo.
The event took place just hours before the Closing Ceremony, which marks the end of two weeks of competition in South Korea.
Overwhelmed: Many said they were left in tears by the athletes’ moving final performances