The New York Times is calling Kim Yu-na one of the top athletes to watch at the Vancouver Winter Olympics.

The paper included a 12-photo spread of Kim's trademark triple lutz and triple toe loop combinations.

The Times introduced the reigning world champion Kim, her carefree approach and the way she manages soaring expectations in Korea.

Also on the list of skaters to watch was Lindsey Vonn, who is favored to win the women's alpine ski event, and short-track skater Apolo Anton Ohno.