The 2009 World Figure Skating Championships was a senior international figure skating competition in the 2008–09 season. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair
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The men's podium. From left: Patrick Chan (2nd), Evan Lysacek (1st), Brian Joubert (3rd).
The ladies podium. From left: Joannie Rochette (2nd), Kim Yuna (1st), Miki Ando (3rd).
Yuna Kim
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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,
2009 World Figure Skating Championships
…time that skaters represented Montenegro at an ISU Championship and the first time skaters represented Brazil and Ireland at the World Championships. Kim Yuna set an ISU world record of 76.12 points for the ladies short program and a world record of 207.71 points for the ladies overall score. In the men's…
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