Yuna Kim
| Yuna Kim | |
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Kim competes in her Danse Macabre short program at the 2008 Skate America. | |
| Height | 164 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Coach | Brian Orser |
| Most Recent Results : | |||
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| Event | Points | Finish | Year |
| 2008-2009 GPF | 186.35 | 2nd | 2008 |
| 2008 Cup of China | 191.75 | 1st | 2008 |
| Kim Yu-Na | |||||||
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| Korean name | |||||||
| Hangul | 김연아 | ||||||
| Hanja | 金姸兒 | ||||||
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Kim Yu-Na (born September 5, 1990) is a South Korean figure skater. She is the 2007 & 2008 World bronze medalist, the 2006 & 2007 Grand Prix Final Champion, the 2006 World Junior Champion and five-time South Korean National Champion. Following the 2007 Cup of Russia, Kim holds the highest scores for both Short Program[1] and Free Skating[2] programs under the ISU Judging System.
Kim is the first South Korean figure skater to do any of the following: medal at a Junior Grand Prix event, win a Junior Grand Prix event, medal at a Grand Prix event, win a Grand Prix event, win the Grand Prix Final, medal at an ISU Championships, win an ISU Championships, or medal at the World Championships. She is one of the most highly recognized athletes and media figures in South Korea.[3] Kim is currently ranked third in the world.[4]
Personal life
Kim Yu-Na was born in 1990 in Bucheon, South Korea and moved to Gunpo when she was 6 years old. In 2006, she moved to Toronto, Canada for training. Kim, currently a senior in high school, was contacted from several universities that wanted to recruit her. Among them she chose Korea University that she thinks can best support her to continue her career as a figure skater. She received her official admission from the university on October 24, 2008. Her first semester will start in March, 2009.
Career
Novice
Kim Yu-Na began skating at the age of 6 at her mother's encouragement. In 2002, she competed internationally for the first time at the Triglav Trophy where she won the novice competition. In 2003, at age 12, she became the youngest lady to win the senior title at the South Korean Figure Skating Championships. She won her second international competition, the novice competition at the Golden Bear of Zagreb in 2003.
2004–2005 season
In the 2004–2005 season, Kim was internationally Junior age eligible. She competed on the ISU Junior Grand Prix, the Junior complement to the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating. She won the silver medal in China and the gold medal in Hungary. She won the silver medal at the Junior Grand Prix Final with an overal score 35.08 points behind the gold medalist, future rival Mao Asada. Kim won the senior national title on her way to the 2005 World Junior Figure Skating Championships. At that competition, Kim won the silver medal, again behind Asada.
2005–2006 season
For the 2005–2006 season, the choice was made for Kim Yu-Na to remain on the Junior Grand Prix. She was not old enough to compete at the 2006 Olympics even if South Korea qualified for a spot at the final qualifying competition, the 2005 Karl Schäfer Memorial, and so Kim remained on the Junior Grand Prix. Kim won both her Junior Grand Prix events to qualify for the Junior Grand Prix Final. She won the Junior Grand Prix Final with a score that was 28.34 points ahead of silver medalist Aki Sawada. Kim won her fourth senior national title. At the 2006 World Junior Figure Skating Championships, she competed against the defending champion Mao Asada. Kim won the gold medal with a 24.19 margin of victory.
2006–2007 season
Kim made her senior international debut at 2006 Skate Canada where she won a bronze medal after winning the short program and placing fourth in the free skate. She won the 2006 Trophée Eric Bompard with a score 10.1 points above silver medalist Miki Ando. Her win and bronze medal qualified Kim for the first time for the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. At the 2006 Grand Prix Final, held in St. Petersburg, Russia, Kim placed third in the short program and won the long program, to win the title overall, with a margin of victory of 11.68 ahead of silver medalist Mao Asada.
Kim originally intended to defend her title at the 2006–2007 South Korean Championships, but was forced to withdraw with injury before the event. In January 2007, Kim was diagnosed with early-stage lumbar disc herniation (L4~L5)[5]. Kim was selected to compete at the 2007 World Figure Skating Championships based on her performance from the season so far. Because of the placement of Choi Ji Eun the year before, South Korea had only one spot to the World Championships.
In March 2007, at the 2007 World Championships in Tokyo, Kim won the short program, setting the short program world record for the highest score under the ISU Judging System.[1] She placed fourth in the long program and placed third overall. She was 8.31 points behind silver medalist Mao Asada and 5.91 points ahead of fourth place finisher Kimmie Meissner. Kim's performance qualified South Korea two ladies entries for 2008.
2007–2008 season
Kim started off the 2007–2008 season winning the 2007 Cup of China with a score that was 24.34 points ahead of silver medalist Caroline Zhang. At the 2007 Cup of Russia, Kim won both the short program and the long program to finish 24.43 points ahead of silver medalist Yukari Nakano. At that competition, Kim set a world record for long program under the ISU Judging System[6].
Kim's two wins qualified her for the 2007–2008 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin, Italy, where she went in as the reigning and defending champion. She won the short program and placed second in the long program to win her second Grand Prix Final competition by 5.24 points ahead of Asada. Kim chose not to compete at the 2007–2008 South Korean nationals and withdrew from the 2008 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships a week before the event due to a hip injury. Kim recovered in time to compete at the 2008 World Figure Skating Championships. She was fifth in the short program after she fell on triple lutz jump. She won the long program and placed third overall, winning her second consecutive bronze medal at the World Championships.
2008–2009 season
Kim's assignments for the 2008–2009 season are 2008 Skate America and the 2008 Cup of China. At Skate America Kim placed first in the short program with a score of 69.50, separating herself from the rest of the field by a margin of 11.70 points despite having trouble on her double axel[7]. She went on to capture the ladies title by winning the long program as well with a score of 123.95, more than 20 points ahead of silver medalist Yukari Nakano.[8] The success continued at the 2008 Cup of China, where she received a score of 63.64 in the short program and 128.11 in the long program. And She earned a Level 4 on all three of her spins and her spiral sequence. The combined total of 191.75 was nearly 21 points ahead of silver medallist Miki Ando, and guaranteed Kim a place in the ISU Grand Prix Final, where she placed second overall.
Coaching changes
In order to prepare for her senior debut in the 2006–2007 season, Kim moved her training venue to the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club of Toronto, Canada during the summer of 2006.[9] There, she worked with David Wilson and Tom Dickson. Later, Brian Orser became her new full-time coach. Satisfied with the training environment in Toronto, Kim made Toronto her permanent training ground.
Skating technique
Kim landed her first triple jump at the age of 10, and just two years later she landed five triple jumps.[10]
When Kim was 14 years old, she landed her first triple-triple combination in competition at the 2005 World Junior Figure Skating Championship. Kim has performed three different triple-triple combinations in competition; the triple lutz-triple toe loop[11], the triple flip-triple toe loop, and the triple toe loop-triple toe loop.
Kim is the first skater to have received +2.00 for jumps in the new judging system for 'Grade of Execution'.[12] She is also famous for her fast speed over the ice.[13]
Signature moves
Kim's signature move is a layback ina bauer that leads directly into the double axel jump or the double axel-triple toe loop combination jump.
Another signature move is the difficult camel spin she uses with a variety of different positions.
Media appearances
Sponsorships
- Nike
- Kookmin Bank (2007.7.10~ )
- Hyundai Motor Company (2008.12.15~ )
CD
- Yu-na KIM ~ Fairy On ICE ~ Skating Music (Universal Music, 2008) [14]
Programs
| Season | Short Program | Long Program | Exhibition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | Danse Macabre by Saint-Saëns |
Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov |
Only Hope A Walk To Remember soundtrack by Mandy Moore Gold by Linda Eder |
| 2007–2008 | Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II |
Miss Saigon from Miss Saigon by Claude-Michel Schönberg |
Just a Girl by No Doubt Once Upon A Dream Jekyll & Hyde soundtrack by Linda Eder Only Hope A Walk To Remember soundtrack by Mandy Moore |
| 2006–2007 | El Tango de Roxane from Moulin Rouge |
The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams |
Reflection from Mulan by Christina Aguilera |
| 2005–2006 | El Tango de Roxane from Moulin Rouge |
Papa, Can You Hear Me? from Yentl |
One Day I'll Fly Away from Moulin Rouge by Nicole Kidman |
| 2004–2005 | Snowstorm by Georgi Sviridov |
Papa, Can You Hear Me? from Yentl |
Ben by Michael Jackson |
| 2003–2004 | Snowstorm by Georgi Sviridov |
Carmen by Georges Bizet |
Competitive highlights
Senior
| Event | 2006–2007 | 2007–2008 | 2008–2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 3rd | 3rd | |
| Grand Prix Final | 1st | 1st | 2nd |
| Cup of China | 1st | 1st | |
| Skate America | 1st | ||
| Cup of Russia | 1st | ||
| Trophée Eric Bompard | 1st | ||
| Skate Canada | 3rd |
Novice & Junior
| Event | 2001–2002 | 2002–2003 | 2003–2004 | 2004–2005 | 2005–2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Junior Championships | 2nd | 1st | |||
| South Korean Championships | 1st | 1st | 1st[15] | 1st | 1st |
| Junior Grand Prix Final | 2nd | 1st | |||
| Junior Grand Prix, Bulgaria | 1st | ||||
| Junior Grand Prix, Slovakia | 1st | ||||
| Junior Grand Prix, Hungary | 1st | ||||
| Junior Grand Prix, China | 2nd | ||||
| Triglav Trophy | 1st N. | ||||
| Golden Bear, Zagreb | 1st N. |
- N = Novice level
Detailed results
Senior results
| Season 2008–2009 | ||||
| Date | Event | SP | FS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 11 - 14, 2008 | ISU 2008 Grand Prix Final | 1 65.94 |
2 120.41 |
2 186.35 |
| November 6 - 9, 2008 | ISU Grand Prix Cup of China | 1 63.64 |
1 128.11 |
1 191.75 |
| October 23 - 26, 2008 | ISU Grand Prix Skate America | 1 69.50 |
1 123.95 |
1 193.45 |
| Season 2007–2008 | ||||
| Date | Event | SP | FS | Total |
| March 17 - 23, 2008 | ISU 2008 World Figure Skating Championships | 5 59.85 |
1 123.38 |
3 183.23 |
| December 13 - 16, 2007 | ISU 2007 Grand Prix Final | 1 64.62 |
2 132.21 |
1 196.83 |
| November 22 - 25, 2007 | ISU Grand Prix Cup of Russia | 1 63.50 |
1 133.70 |
1 197.20 |
| November 7 - 11, 2007 | ISU Grand Prix Cup of China | 3 58.32 |
1 122.36 |
1 180.68 |
| Season 2006–2007 | ||||
| Date | Event | SP | FS | Total |
| March 19 - 25, 2007 | ISU 2007 World Figure Skating Championships | 1 71.95 |
4 114.19 |
3 186.14 |
| December 14 - 17, 2006 | ISU 2006 Grand Prix Final | 3 65.06 |
1 119.14 |
1 184.20 |
| November 17 - 19, 2006 | ISU Grand Prix Trophée Eric Bompard | 1 65.22 |
1 119.32 |
1 184.54 |
| November 2 - 5, 2006 | ISU Grand Prix Skate Canada | 1 62.68 |
4 105.80 |
3 168.48 |
Junior results
| Season 2005–2006 | ||||||
| Date | Event | Level | QR | SP | FS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 6 - 12, 2006 | ISU 2006 World Junior Figure Skating Championships | Junior | 1 107.52 |
1 60.86 |
1 116.68 |
1 177.54 |
| November 24 - 27, 2005 | ISU 2005 Junior Grand Prix Final | Junior | - | 1 57.51 |
1 116.61 |
1 174.12 |
| September 29 - October 2, 2005 | ISU Junior Grand Prix, Bulgaria | Junior | - | 1 53.45 |
1 99.98 |
1 153.43 |
| September 1 - 4, 2005 | ISU Junior Grand Prix, Slovakia | Junior | - | 1 58.63 |
1 110.20 |
1 168.83 |
| Season 2004–2005 | ||||||
| Date | Event | Level | QR | SP | FS | Total |
| 26 Feb - 3 Mar, 2005 | ISU 2005 World Junior Figure Skating Championships | Junior | 1 102.98 |
6 48.67 |
2 110.26 |
2 158.93 |
| 2 - 5 Dec, 2004 | ISU 2004 Junior Grand Prix Final | Junior | - | 2 51.27 |
3 86.48 |
2 137.75 |
| 16 - 19 Sept, 2004 | ISU Junior Grand Prix, Hungary | Junior | - | 4 38.87 |
1 92.35 |
2 131.22 |
| 1 - 5 Sept, 2004 | ISU Junior Grand Prix, China | Junior | - | 1 47.23 |
1 101.32 |
1 148.55 |
- QP = Qualifying Program
References
- ^ a b "South Korean Turns in Record Short Program". The New York Times. 2007-03-24. Retrieved 2007-03-24.
- ^ "Cup of Russia, Day 2 report". International Skating Union. 2007-11-24. Retrieved 2007-11-24.
- ^ "Yu Na Kim: The Best is Yet to Come". International Figure Skating. 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-17.
- ^ "Current ISU World Standings". Retrieved 2007-03-24.
- ^ "Skate Phenom Diagnosed With Hernia". donga.com. 2007-01-04. Retrieved 2007-01-04.
- ^ "Cup of Russia, Day 2 report". ISU. 2007-11-24. Retrieved 2007-11-24.
- ^ "Kim surges to big lead after short at Skate America". Icenetwork.com. 2008-10-26. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
- ^ "Rejuvenated Kim leaves Skate America field in dust". Icenetwork.com. 2008-10-26. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
- ^ ▒ NO1.뉴미디어'마이데일리 ▒
- ^ Mittan, Barry (2008-08-12). "First Keep Coming for Yu-Na Kim". Goldenskate. Retrieved 2008-08-11.
- ^ http://www.isufs.org/results/jgpbul2005/jgpbul05_Ladies_FS_scores.pdf
- ^ http://www.isufs.org/results/wc2007/wc07_Ladies_SP_scores.pdf
- ^ "キム・ヨナ、表現力の妖精 大技なくてもＧＰ７連勝". Asahi.com. 2008-12-10. Retrieved 2008-12-10.Template:Jp icon
- ^ http://music.aladdin.co.kr/shop/wproduct.aspx?ISBN=867812055X
- ^ "The Nymph of Figure Skating Waits for August". The Dong-A Ilbo. 2004-02-10. Retrieved 2004-02-10. There was miscommunication between ISU and Korean Federation.
External links
- Official website Template:Ko icon Template:En icon
- Kim Yu-Na at the International Skating Union Template:En icon
- Queen on Ice Template:Ru icon Template:En icon
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