What is Yuna Kim known for?
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What is Yuna Kim known for?
figure skater
Kim is the first South Korean figure skater to win a medal at an ISU Junior Grand Prix or ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating event, the ISU Figure Skating Championships, and the Olympic Games.
How many Olympic medals does Kim Yuna have?
Two
Two-time Olympic medallist Yuna Kim of the Republic of Korea set a new world points record when she won gold at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.
What happened to Kim Yuna?
Yuna Kim retired from competition after her silver medal at Sochi 2014. Four years later, she was the star turn at the Opening Ceremony of PyeongChang 2018 as she lit the cauldron to signal the start of the Games.
Why is Yuna Kim inspirational?
Aside from Kim Yuna’s jaw-dropping magnificence and athletic prowess on the ice she sparks flames of inspiration around the world because of her selfless altruism, humble mentality, and her courageous heart.
Did Yuna Kim get gold?
It’s been 11 years since the Korean completed the so-called “Super Slam” with Olympic gold in Canada. Here’s the impact that medal had on her life and career.
Who is Kim Yuna?
Former South Korean figure Skater, Kim Yuna is the ladies’ single 2010 Olympic champion and 2014 silver medalist. She is the first woman to win a medal in an Olympic Games, ISU Championship and an ISU Junior or Senior Grand Prix event. Under the ISU Judging System, Yuna is the current record holder for ladies in the combined total.
Why is Yuna called Queen Yuna?
She is one of the most highly recognized athletes and media figures in South Korea. As a result of her numerous accomplishments and popularity, she is frequently referred to as Queen Yuna by various media across the world. She is the former record holder for ladies in the short program, free skate and combined total under the ISU Judging System.
Why is Kim Yuna the Ice Queen?
Because she’s not the hero we deserve, but the one we need… Meet Kim Yuna. a.k.a. the Ice Queen. She is an Olympic champion, a two-time World champion, Four Continents champion, a three-time Grand Prix Final champion, the 2005 Junior Grand Prix Final champion, and a six-time South Korean national champion.
What is Yuna’s charity work?
To say Yuna is a philanthropist would be an understatement. Yuna was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2010 and has used her fame & fortune to help those in need across the globe, including relief efforts in Haiti, Japan, and the Philippines.