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Quick facts for kids Yura Min
Yura Min and Alexander Gamelin (KOR)
Personal information
Native name	민유라
Country represented	South Korea
Born	(1995-08-15) August 15, 1995 (age 29) Torrance, California, United States
Height	1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Partner	Daniel Eaton
Former partner	Alexander Gamelin, Timothy Koleto Igor Ogay
Coach	Igor Shpilband Fabian Bourzat Greg Zuerlein Adrienne Lenda
Choreographer	Igor Shpilband
Training locations	Novi, Michigan
Began skating	2001
ISU personal best scores
Combined total	168.10 Mezzaluna Cup
Short dance:	66.79 2021 CS Nebelhorn Trophy
Free dance	101.95 Mezzaluna Cup

Yura Min (Hangul: 민유라; Hanja: 閔釉羅; born August 15, 1995) is a talented Korean-American ice dancer. She currently skates with Daniel Eaton for South Korea. Together, they won the Korean National Championship in 2020.

Before teaming up with Daniel, Yura skated with Alexander Gamelin. They were two-time South Korean national champions. They also placed seventh at the 2018 Four Continents Championships. A big moment for them was competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

About Yura Min

Yura Min was born on August 15, 1995, in Torrance, California. Her mother, Hye Young Chu, is from Busan, South Korea. Her father, Harrison Min, is from Seoul, South Korea. Yura is a citizen of both the United States and South Korea.

Yura's Skating Journey

Starting Out

Yura Min began learning to skate in 2001 when she was about six years old. Her first ice dance partner was Igor Ogay in 2012. They competed at the junior level, which is for younger skaters. They earned a silver medal at the Pacific Coast Sectionals. This helped them qualify for the 2013 U.S. Championships, where they finished 11th. After this, their partnership ended.

Skating with Timothy Koleto

In April 2013, Yura teamed up with Timothy Koleto. They represented South Korea. They placed tenth at the 2014 Four Continents Championships. They also finished eighth at an ISU Challenger Series event, the 2014 CS Nebelhorn Trophy. Their last competition together was the International Cup of Nice in October 2014, where they placed fifth. They were coached by Igor Shpilband and Greg Zuerlein in Novi, Michigan.

Skating with Alexander Gamelin

In 2015, Yura formed a new partnership with Alexander Gamelin. They were coached by a team of experts, including Igor Shpilband and Fabian Bourzat, in Novi, Michigan.

First Competitions Together

Min and Gamelin made their international debut at the 2015 CS Ice Challenge, placing fifth. They then competed at the NRW Trophy and the 2015 CS Warsaw Cup. At the 2016 South Korean Championships, they won a silver medal. They finished eighth at the 2016 Four Continents Championships in Taipei, becoming the top Korean ice dancers there.

More Success and Worlds

In their second season, Min and Gamelin won a bronze medal at the 2016 Lake Placid Ice Dance International. They consistently placed in the top six at three ISU Challenger Series events. They also made their first appearance in the ISU Grand Prix series at Skate America, finishing tenth. They qualified for the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships in Helsinki, where they placed 20th. At home, they won gold medals at both the 2017 KSU President Cup and the 2017 South Korean Championships.

The Olympic Season

For the 2017–2018 season, Min and Gamelin chose to skate to Arirang for their free dance. In September, they competed at the 2017 CS Nebelhorn Trophy. This was a very important competition because it was the last chance to qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics. They finished fourth, earning a spot for South Korea in the Olympic ice dancing event!

Yura and Alexander competed at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. They finished 18th overall. On July 18, 2018, Yura and Alexander announced that they would no longer be skating together.

Skating with Daniel Eaton

On September 22, 2018, Yura Min and Daniel Eaton announced they had become a team.

First Season and National Title

Min and Eaton started their partnership by competing in several smaller events. They also took part in two Challenger Series events, placing ninth at both the 2019 CS Nebelhorn Trophy and the 2019 CS Golden Spin of Zagreb. They then won the South Korean national title. After that, they placed eighth at the 2020 Four Continents Championships. They were supposed to compete at the World Championship, but it was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recent Seasons

Min and Eaton did not compete during the 2020–21 season because Daniel had back problems. In the 2021–22 season, they tried to qualify for the 2022 Winter Olympics at the 2021 CS Nebelhorn Trophy. They finished seventh, making them the second reserve team for the Olympics.

Skating Programs

Skaters choose music and create routines called programs. Here are some of the programs Yura Min has skated to:

With Daniel Eaton

With Alexander Gamelin

With Timothy Koleto

With Igor Ogay

Competition Results

Here are some of Yura Min's main competition results with her partners.

With Daniel Eaton

With Alexander Gamelin

With Timothy Koleto

With Igor Ogay