Kim Yuna
Kim Yuna
Kim Yunais a former South Korean figure skater. She is the 2010 Olympic champion and 2014 silver medalist in ladies' singles; the 2009, 2013 World champion; the 2009 Four Continents champion; a three-timeGrand Prix Final champion; the 2006 World Junior champion; the 2005 Junior Grand Prix Final champion; and a six-timeSouth Korean national champion...
NationalitySouth Korean
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth5 September 1990
expected koreans olympics skating time
When I was little, I had never really expected to win such a big competition. For a long time, just skating in the Olympics had been my goal because not many Koreans had done it.
came entered figure good knew people skating
When I was young, many people didn't know what figure skating was. Some who knew of it thought of it as dancing on ice. But, as I entered international competitions and got good results, many people got to know more about it and came to cheer for me.
best coming emptiness gold ice love motivated skating time won
After I won the Olympics, like any gold medalist, I did feel some emptiness in my heart. I did think about coming back to the ice for a long time. What motivated me is skating is something I am best at and I love the most. So I want to give it one more try.
perfect body skating
My coaches have told me my muscles and body structure are perfect for skating.
strength quality skating
So-Youn has good qualities in both jump and power, triple combination is her biggest strength and she also has great artistic value in her skating.
challenge goals life next peace prepare sports
Where there is peace, there is sports; where there is sports, there is peace. Peace is what allows us, especially young people, to dream, go after one's goals and prepare you for the next challenge in life.
everybody people rarely response saying vulnerable weak
I get tired too, just like everybody else. Sometimes I tell people that, but all I get is people saying that being vulnerable and weak is just not like me. I rarely get the response of emotional support I want. But sometimes I need it.
medal
I've been dreaming of winning gold medal in the Olympics.
feeling olympics second
I'm not feeling much pressure for the Olympics because I think I already have done many things in my career. I will try to enjoy my second Olympics.
born coaches muscles structure
I think I'm a born athlete. My coaches have told me my muscles and body structure are perfect for skating.
hate love rest weekends
I love weekends. Just like everyone else, I get to rest on weekends and go out with friends. I hate Mondays.
competition love
I like to be just an athlete, but if I go to competition and compete, I love to be a star, maybe.
champion clean olympic
I always wanted to be Olympic champion and do clean programs.
few
During my early skating years, there were not many ice rinks in Korea, and even the few rinks that existed, most of them were public.