Yu-na is splitting with Brian Orser? Say it isn't so.
Figure Skating Queen 'Kim, Brian Orser and separation
Someone on FSU has translated it:
"Figure skating queen" Kim Yu-Na (20) has split from Brian Orser, her coach since 2007.
Brian Orser's representatives from IMG New York published a press release stating "Brian Orser and Tracy Wilson received a termination notice from Yu-Na Kim's mother, Park Mi-Hee" on the 24th.
Park, who is both Kim's mother and a representative of her management company All That Sports, met with Orser and Wilson on the 2nd to inform them of Kim's decision to separate. Orser stated that the statement did not inform him of the reasons behind the split, nor was it expected in any way.
"It has been my honor to be able to work with an athlete of Yu-Na's caliber. I hope that she will continue to improve as a skater," stated Orser.
Under the tutelage of Orser, Kim has achieved great success, including her gold medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Rumors regarding their separation have only surfaced very recently.
Orser had served as the head coach of each of Kim's ice shows until her most recent one, "All That Skate Summer Ice Show". Instead, choreographer David Wilson served in that capacity.
It appears that Kim will continue to work with David Wilson. She is currently in Toronto, working to choreograph programs for the new season with him.
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STATEMENT FROM IMG:
Brian Orser no longer coaching Yu-Na Kim
NEW YORK - Meehee Park, Kim’s mother and a representative with AT Sports( Kim’s agency), met with Brian Orser and Tracy Wilson on August 2, 2010 in Toronto, Canada. They both informed the two-time Olympic Medalist that he would no longer be retained to coach Kim. No reason was given for the sudden and unexpected decision. At the present time Kim continues to train at the Cricket Club in Toronto, Canada.
Under Orser’s four year successful tutelage Kim captured the World Championships, the 2010 Olympic Gold Medal in Vancouver and countless other titles. In addition to Kim, Orser coaches many future hopefuls including U.S. skaters Adam Rippon and Christina Gao.
“I am honored to have worked with such a talented and gifted skater,” said Orser. “I wish her all the best as she moves forward in her skating career.”
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