My interest: Yuna Kim, the most honorable figure skating athlete

 

     Who do you think is the most astonishing, famous figure skating athlete in the world? Most of the people would agree: Yuna Kim! Definitely, Yuna Kim is one of the greatest sport celebrities not only in Korea but also in the world. At this point of time when the Winter Olympics finished, and a World Championship being held in Japan, I want to let you know the magnificent achievements she has accomplished so far. 

     Profile: She was born on September 5th, 1990. Her hometown is Bucheon, a middle-size city located in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. She has a father, mother and an older sister in her family, all of whom she loves very much. When her age became 7, she started to wear figure skating shoes, and until the 2014 Winter Olympics, figure skating was her best friend that made her be called "Queen". Although her life as an athlete ended, her dream at present is to be an IOC member. 

    Her achievements: She is the first female skating athlete to win gold medal in the Olympic, World Championship, Four Continents and Grandprix final at the same season(grand slam). Furthermore, she acquired a medal (from gold to bronze) in every competition she participated since Junior(all podium). She set the new record 11 times, as a sum of short and long program. For South Korea, her motherland, she devoted herself to hosting the next Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang and fostering young skaters to practice in a better environment. As a world-wide star, she was assigned to promoting 2012 Youth Olympic games and UNICEF. 

    Her impressive programs: 

     <Short program> 
       
      1. Danse Macabre 
          The program is considered as the most exquisite short program in 
          the world. Look at the speed and its beautiful flow. 
         

     

     2. 007 James Bond Medley 
         The program shown in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics is very dramatic
         filled with her power and sensuality. 

      
     <Long program> 

     1. Gershwin Piano Concerto in F 
         It is composed of very lyrical melody, which is a lot different from her
         short program above. However, it represents the essence of harmony
         between artistry and technique. 

    

  
     2. Les Miserables 

         This program let people know that her comeback was very successful. 

         If you watch it, you feel like watching a whole movie or drama. 

         Many people were surprised at the fact that though she skipped 2 

         seasons, her talents didn't go rusty. 

     Although she won silver medal in the 2014 Sochi Olympics due to the biased judgement, and announced retirement from her athlete life, I hope that she would be a happy skater who enjoys what she likes forever. Her reputation will twinkle as time goes by, with her perseverance and beautiful programs.