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
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I always wanted to be Olympic champion and do clean programs.
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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.
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The Sochi Games is not only my second Olympics, but the 'retirement stage' for me, so I want to have a greater experience than any other competition before. In the past, I had strong concepts for short programs and lyrical ones for the long. But this time, it's the other way around.
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I have been compared to Mao since we were both junior skaters. We've felt the rivalry since then, so we wanted to avoid each other. However, she has been my motivation.
biggest competition
The Olympics is the biggest competition for all athletes and an unforgettable event.
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I love figure skating. It's what I'm good at.
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A coach told my mum I had talent and I would make a very good skater.
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Building a better life for every child is a lot harder than becoming a world champion. Both goals take dedication and commitment.
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Korean audiences are amazing. The fans scream so loud, and that really surprises skaters when they first perform in my shows.
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For an athlete myself, it is especially meaningful for our country to host an Olympics. Every athlete hopes to participate in an Olympics, so I still can't believe the games of dreams is going to take place in Korea.
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What I miss the most is chatting with my friends and family and having a good laugh over a simple meal.
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Peace is what enables development and is critical in providing opportunities to young people. Efforts to preserve peace are absolutely vital in bringing prosperity and hope for the future.
If I walk in the street in Korea, I am recognized.
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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.