The 2008–09 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final was the senior and junior Grand Prix Final competition of the 2008–09 season. It was the culminating competition of the 2008–09 ISU Grand Prix of Figure
The men's podium. From left: Takahiko Kozuka (2nd), Jeremy Abbott (1st), Johnny Weir (3rd).
The ladies' podium. From left: Kim Yuna (2nd), Mao Asada (1st), Carolina Kostner (3rd).
The pairs' podium. From left: Zhang Dan / Zhang Hao (2nd), Pang Qing / Tong Jian (1st), Aliona Savchenko / Robin Szolkowy (3rd).
The ice dancing podium. From left: Oksana Domnina / Maxim Shabalin (2nd), Isabelle Delobel / Olivier Schoenfelder (1st), Meryl Davis / Charlie White (3rd).
Yuna Kim, also credited in eastern name order as Kim Yuna or Kim Yeon-a, is a retired South Korean figure skater. Known for her well-rounded skills, achievements, popularity, and impact on the sport,
2008–09 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final
…Senior-level qualifiers The following skaters qualified for the Grand Prix Final, in order of qualification. Men Ladies Pairs Ice dancing 1 Patrick Chan Kim Yuna Aliona Savchenko / Robin Szolkowy Isabelle Delobel / Olivier Schoenfelder 2 Takahiko Kozuka Joannie Rochette Zhang Dan / Zhang Hao Oksana Domnina…
Kim at the 2010 Winter Olympics
Kim and her coach, Brian Orser (right), in 2007
Kim performing her free skate to The Lark Ascending at the 2006 Skate Canada
Choreographer David Wilson, 2016