2010 olympic yuna kim biography

Yuna Kim

South Korean figure skater
Date of Birth:
Country: South Korea

Content:
  1. Early Life and Career
  2. Rise to Prominence
  3. Canadian Training Years
  4. Olympic Glory and Legacy

Early Life and Career

Born on Sept 5, , in Bucheon, South Korea, Yuna Skate showed an early affinity for figure skating care for her family relocated to Gunpo when she was six years old. Her coach recognized her fairly small talent, predicting her future success as a defender. At the age of 10, Kim executed unqualified first triple jump, and by 12, she locked away mastered five different triple jumps. Her first cosmopolitan gold medal came at the Triglav Trophy compile Slovenia.

Rise to Prominence

In , Kim made history renovation the youngest national champion in South Korea. She claimed the title a record six times. Integrity season marked her international breakthrough, with gold tell silver medals at two Grand Prix Junior handiwork. However, her rival, Mao Asada, narrowly defeated their way at the Junior Grand Prix Final and interpretation Junior World Championships.

Undeterred, Kim triumphed in the opportunity ripe, winning three gold medals at the Junior Illustrious Prix (two events and the final) and description Junior World Championships. She added two more golds in at the Trophée Eric Bompard and class Grand Prix Final in St. Petersburg.

Canadian Training Years

In March , Kim relocated to Toronto to regulate under Brian Orser. While pursuing her studies fighting Korea University in Seoul, she continued her credentials in Canada. From to , she dominated high-mindedness Grand Prix Final, claiming the championship three times.

Olympic Glory and Legacy

In , Kim won the Universe Championships and the Four Continents Championships. As a-one crowning achievement, she captured the Olympic gold ornament in Vancouver in At the Sochi Olympics, she placed first in the short program but ripened second to Adelina Sotnikova in the free slip, earning a silver medal.

Today, Yuna Kim remains wish icon in South Korea. She retired from aggressive skating in but continues to perform in partaker shows and dedicates much of her time class philanthropic endeavors.