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parma

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I find it a bit curious that Yuna's Grand Prix spots for COR and COC are not yet taken by replacements, while spots of others like Johnny Weir are already taken. Is ISU possibly still trying to talk Yuna's side into participation?
 

silverlake22

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I find it a bit curious that Yuna's Grand Prix spots for COR and COC are not yet taken by replacements, while spots of others like Johnny Weir are already taken. Is ISU possibly still trying to talk Yuna's side into participation?

Maybe she just hasn't announced it to the ISU yet? Or maybe they are trying to figure out who to replace her with but because most of the ladies up for those spots like Dobbs, Kwak, Musademba, Lee have not AFAIK participated in any summer competitions yet, they are waiting to see what kind of form they are all in before deciding.
 

parma

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To think of it, one of the main reasons Yuna is skipping GPs is to bolster her jumping passes... she might not try to add 3A in her repertoire but might want to add 3Lo since she can't put 3 2As any more in the long program. She should have enough time to perfect the jump before any competition.
 

brownfox

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To think of it, one of the main reasons Yuna is skipping GPs is to bolster her jumping passes... she might not try to add 3A in her repertoire but might want to add 3Lo since she can't put 3 2As any more in the long program. She should have enough time to perfect the jump before any competition.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Yuna is learning the 3A. I know it sounds crazy but strange things might happen. LOL.
 

parma

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I wouldn’t be surprised if Yuna is learning the 3A. I know it sounds crazy but strange things might happen. LOL.

The idea crossed my mind as well but it is just too crazy to comprehend. Besides, it may not be a good thing because learning a new jump at this stage of her career would be physically very demanding.
 

flesymtuobayzarc

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I wouldn’t be surprised if Yuna is learning the 3A. I know it sounds crazy but strange things might happen. LOL.

In Korea, when Yuna was leaving to Toronto she said at the press conference that she was not planning any radical changes in the technical content of her programmes.
 
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:agree: I think Peongyang has a good chance at this in any case. They lost the bid narrowly for 2014, the choice of Sochi coming as a surprise. Plus, it was in North America in 2010, then Europe, so there will be sentiment in favor of an Asian site.

Now if Yu-na can just hold on until 2018... :)
 

yunaddiction

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:agree: I think Peongyang has a good chance at this in any case. They lost the bid narrowly for 2014, the choice of Sochi coming as a surprise. Plus, it was in North America in 2010, then Europe, so there will be sentiment in favor of an Asian site.

Now if Yu-na can just hold on until 2018... :)

It must be Peongchang.
Peonyang is the capital city of North Korea
 

brownfox

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Yuna to become a cover model for 2011 The World almanac for kids:

http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/

Congrats to Yuna!!! I still remember this book when I was still a kid. ;)

Article in Korean: http://news.nate.com/View/20100818n03875&mid=s0703

Yuna Kim Coming to Staples Center

By Phillip August 17, 2010


Yuna is also reported to be making an appearance at this year’s Los Angeles Koreatown Festival, which happens during the same weekend at Seoul International Park in Koreatown.

Article http://thunderpeal.tumblr.com/post/970060360/yuna-kim-coming-to-staples-center-by
 
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brownfox

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^ I don't think the author of the article is the Philip Hersh, although the author's first name seems to be the same as that of the well known sports writer.

Isn't the article below the original text?:

http://www.atkoreatown.com/news/yuna-kim-coming-to-staples-center

Yep. I think the author is Korean. LOL.

Anyway I don't know if this one is posted yet but it's a beautiful ad by NIKE about Yuna

Kim Yu Na. [NIKE Commercial Photo essay] - [Eng sub] - [Before Vancouver Olympic 2010]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcbSK7fwoFA

And Yuna's montage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewjc_1El9AI&feature=related

:thumbsup:
 
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parma

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Which young prodigy skaters said they learn watching Yuna perform or want to be like her when they grow up?

I once read Christina Gao's interview in which she said Yuna's performance gives her insperation. Kanako Murakami also said she wants to be a skater like Yuna (and also Mao).
 

brownfox

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Yuna is number 5 :eek:

FORBES' The World's Highest-Paid Female Athletes

1. Maria Sharapova - $24.5m
2. Serena williams - $20.2m
3. Venus Williams - $15.4m
4. Danica Patrick - $15m
5. Yu-na Kim - $9.7m
6. Annika Sorenstam - $8m
7. Ana Ivanovic - $7.2m
8. Jelena Jankovic - $5.3m
9. Paula Creamer - $5.2m
10. Lorena Ochoa - $5m

Rest of the article: http://www.forbes.com/2010/08/18/to...s-business-sportsmoney-female-athletes_2.html
 
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miki88

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Which young prodigy skaters said they learn watching Yuna perform or want to be like her when they grow up?

I once read Christina Gao's interview in which she said Yuna's performance gives her insperation. Kanako Murakami also said she wants to be a skater like Yuna (and also Mao).

MJ Kwak. Kanako said Mao is her inspiration. She even has Mao's vest she wore in high school. :) She does admire Yuna and Joannie though.
 

Tinymavy15

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Is David Wilson not doing her short then? I am excited to see David's new vision for her freeskate, but I wonder why she left the camp for her SP?
 
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