Kim Yu-na wins 1st gold for S. Korea in World Figure Skating

Kim Yu-na became the first South Korean to a World Championship gold in 99
years in Los Angeles, California.

Kim's complex program featured six tr

Kim Yu-na became the first South Korean to a World Championship gold in 99 years in Los Angeles, California.

iple
jumps, which wowed spectators and judges alike.

The 18-year-old completed her routine in historical fashion with the best
score ever in a women's short program, 76.12 points, and a 207.71 overall. Kim
also became the first female to surpass the 200-point mark.

The world championship victory establishes Kim as the gold medal favorite for
the Winter Olympics at Vancouver 11 months from now. Canada's Joanie Rochette
took silver while Miki Ando of Japan won bronze.

Kim Yu-na became the first South Korean to a World Championship
gold in 99 years in LosAngeles, California.