50 Quotes by Kim Yuna

For an athlete myself, it is especially meaningful for our country to host an Olympics. Every athlete hopes to participate in an Olympics, so I still can't believe the games of dreams is going to take place in Korea.

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

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

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

A coach told my mum I had talent and I would make a very good skater.

I love figure skating. It's what I'm good at.

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

I have been compared to Mao since we were both junior skaters. We've felt the rivalry since then, so we wanted to avoid each other. However, she has been my motivation.

The Sochi Games is not only my second Olympics, but the 'retirement stage' for me, so I want to have a greater experience than any other competition before. In the past, I had strong concepts for short programs and lyrical ones for the long. But this time, it's the other way around.