I trained for four years in Toronto, and even before that, I was back and forth between Canada and the States during summer for training. And, since there isn't much difference between Canada and the States, I haven't felt much difference in the environment.

Kim Yuna

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I really hope that when I leave, my last trace will be beautiful. by Kim Yuna

I really hope that when I leave, my last trace will be beautiful.

lasts beautiful

For a long time, just skating in the Olympics had been my goal be... by Kim Yuna

For a long time, just skating in the Olympics had been my goal because not many Koreans had done it.

skating goal long

My coaches have told me my muscles and body structure are perfect... by Kim Yuna

My coaches have told me my muscles and body structure are perfect for skating.

skating body perfect

So-Youn has good qualities in both jump and power, triple combination is her biggest strength and she also has great artistic value in her skating.

skating quality strength

Building a better life for every child is a lot harder than becoming a world champion. Both goals take dedication and commitment.

goals champion life world

What I miss the most is chatting with my friends and family and having a good laugh over a simple meal.

laugh good family simple

Even in the hardest circumstances, dreams can give you the courage to live, and I hope I can share that message with children in need.

dreams hope courage children

To many, peace is what enables development and is critical in providing opportunities to young people. To some - especially those from regions involved in conflict - peacekeeping and efforts to preserve peace are absolutely vital in bringing prosperity and hope for the future.

future hope peace people

I get tired too, just like everybody else. Sometimes I tell people that, but all I get is people saying that being vulnerable and weak is just not like me. I rarely get the response of emotional support I want. But sometimes I need it.

me support tired people

If I give up my career as a skater simply because I fear I won't show my best performance, I would be really sorry later in life.

best sorry fear life

In competition, when I start performance I try not to think about all the pressure from the fans. But, I got a lot of energy from them always. They make me more perfect.

performance think me competition

The Olympics is the biggest competition for all athletes and an u... by Kim Yuna

The Olympics is the biggest competition for all athletes and an unforgettable event.

event unforgettable competition

I had trouble finding my next goal after winning a gold medal at the Vancouver Olympics, but the interest of the public and my fans in me got even bigger. I wanted to get away from the pressure, even for a single day.

day me gold winning

I decided to host my show 'Kiss and Cry' hoping that people actually want to participate and feel more familiar with figure skating. When I see these people enjoying themselves, it's a great joy to me. Although some of them get hurt once in a while, they enjoy it a lot, and I hope the show makes the viewers want to give it a try.

great me hope people

Where there is peace, there is sports; where there is sports, there is peace. Peace is what allows us, especially young people, to dream, go after one's goals and prepare you for the next challenge in life.

you sports peace life

What motivated me is skating is something I am best at and I love... by Kim Yuna

What motivated me is skating is something I am best at and I love the most.

i-am best me love

Korean audiences are amazing. The fans scream so loud, and that really surprises skaters when they first perform in my shows.

surprises amazing first fans

Watching previous figure skaters, I always wondered why they crie... by Kim Yuna

Watching previous figure skaters, I always wondered why they cried after their performance.

why watching performance always

L.A. is a city that has given me great support for skating. by Kim Yuna

L.A. is a city that has given me great support for skating.

city great me support

I always wanted to be Olympic champion and do clean programs. by Kim Yuna

I always wanted to be Olympic champion and do clean programs.

always clean champion wanted