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
basic coach peter program strength
For the off-ice training, I do basic strength training, and for the on-ice training, I practice jumps, spins, steps, and my new long program with my new coach Peter Oppegard.
ice learned nervous olympic
I have learned from the first Olympics, of course. When I went to my first Olympic Games, I experienced all of the pressure and was able to win the gold medal. I try not to feel the pressure, and I try not to be nervous when I am on the ice and when I compete.
defending focusing people straight
Many people talk about winning two straight gold medals, but I'm not focusing on defending the title.
came preparing rather rink skills special wrapping
When I came back on the rink in 2012, I set a goal of wrapping up my career well rather than just winning medals. I'm not preparing for any special skills for Sochi because I don't feel like they are necessary.
huge increased interest koreans skaters
The popularity of figure skating has increased tremendously, and Koreans have a huge interest in figure skaters - not only me, other international skaters as well.
given great
L.A. is a city that has given me great support for skating.
fans finding goal gold interest medal next public single trouble vancouver winning
I had trouble finding my next goal after winning a gold medal at the Vancouver Olympics, but the interest of the public and my fans in me got even bigger. I wanted to get away from the pressure, even for a single day.
chance country great happen olympics performing
If, by any chance, I get to perform, then it would be a great honor for me. Especially because performing in the Olympics in your country doesn't happen to many skaters.
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.
best love motivated
What motivated me is skating is something I am best at and I love the most.
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.