WINTER OLYMPICS: Favourite Kim Yu-Na lived up to her star billing yesterday, producing a stunning performance to give South Korea its first Olympic figure skating title.
Kim, the reigning world champion, wiped tears from her eyes after her spellbinding free skate at the Pacific Coliseum.
Activa Replica WatchShe held an incredible 23-point margin on her nearest challenger, Mao Asada of Japan.
Canada's Joannie Rochette claimed bronze, bravely competing just four days after the death of her mother, Therese, from a heart attack in Vancouver.
Fake Glashutte WatchesKim said of her gold medal performance: "I can't believe this day has finally come for me.
"I still can't believe the score that I received. I'm really surprised. It's almost as close as the men's score."
Wearing royal blue, Kim, 19, known to her fans as Queen Yu-Na, sealed victory with her performance to Gershwin's Concerto in F. She opened with a triple-triple combination and nailed six triples and a total of 11 jumps in her four-minute routine, which had the 11,000- plus crowd on their feet.
Blancpain Watch"In the past I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to do what I wanted, but I am really happy that I was able to show everything I did in training," Kim said.
- AFP
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