Kim Yuna has an impressive skating style that makes the victory fall upon her. Kim Yuna has been a successful figure skater at a very young age. She is considered the best female figure skater in the world of figure Skating.
Her nickname was attributed as “Queen Yuna” just before she participated in the in the 2010 Olympics.
She had performed outstandingly in the Winter Olympics and is considered as an asset for South Korea. Her net worth is estimated somewhere around $ 21 million which really a quantitative amount. She has a long way to go in her career and achieve more rewards.
Early life
Kim was born in the year 1990, 5th September in Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. But her family decided to move to Gunpo when Yuna was only six years old. She received her basic formal education from the Korea University in the subject of Sports Education. She proudly holds a major degree.
On her initial days of training she used to receive lessons in South Korea itself, but soon she decided to move in the city of Toronto, Ontario in the year 2007, where she had spent long seven years. But currently, she resides in Seoul, South Korea and receives her training from her own country. Her name was actually Yun-a, While applying for international passports, the officials had miswritten it as Yu-na. So from the very year of 2010-2011, her name became Yuna and got registered in the International Skating Union as Kim Yuna.
She became a dedicated Roman Catholic after being cured by devoted Catholic Doctor who healed her injuries that she received while she was skating in the 2006-2007 sports meet. She received her confirmation name as Stella that has been received from Stella Maris. She considers her Sign of Cross as a lucky symbol and religiously keeps it along with her during her performances. She never forgets to wear her rosary ring while she is performing in the competitions.
Career
Kim is considered to be a major celebrity after she was successful enough to win the 2009 World Championships. But she actually became famous only after grabbing the gold medal in the Olympics. She has really become the cultural icon.
She has been doing several commercials for the products like air-conditioners, beers, cars, bottled waters and many other products. Kim is famous for her brilliant technical styles and stable consistency. Her graceful moves have made her achieve many prestigious awards.
She has excellent abilities to combine the musical elements with the various graceful moves that really matches exceptionally. In the year 2010, she won the 2010 Winter Olympics. Just the prestigious year, in 2009 she was successful in the Trophee Eric Bompard, she was the first female participant to score above 210 on the scoreboard. She won the 2009 Skate America and was even successful in the 2009 World Championship.
She was recognized there to the first female participant to score above the score of 75 points. In that very same year, she also participated in the 2009 Four Continents Championships. She broke the record made the Mao Asada in the 2004 ISU Junior Grand Prix, Hungary. In the year 2010, she announced her retirement. Her last performance was in the 2010 Olympic Champions. Her last performance in the Olympics was marvelous and flawlessly beautiful. She won a silver medal, but there was controversy initiated that she should have won the gold one.
Personal life
There is no such information about Kim‘s personal life. She is too concerned upon her career and perhaps the right time has not arrived for her to get settled with someone. Kim has a philanthropic approach towards life, and she believes in donating a huge amount of money to the charitable trusts like UNICEF and WHO.
She even donated a huge share of her income to the Korean Charitable trust of Disabled children. She donated almost 3.1 billion on winning $ 2.67 million to several charitable organizations.
Quick summary:
Full Name: Kim Yuna
Date of Birth: 5th September 1990
Birth Place: Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Age: 27 Years Old
Profession: Figure Skater
Height: 1.65 m.
Weight: 47 Kg
Net worth: $ 21 million
