South Korea's Kim Chae-yeon won the Four Continents figure skating competition, beating out Americans Bradie Tennell and Sarah Everhardt, who finished second and third.

Local favorite Kim Chae-yeon of South Korea won the Four Continents figure skating competition with a near-flawless free skate on Sunday to prevent an American sweep of the podium. Kim, who led after the short program,

Kim Chae-yeon wins gold Kim Chae-yeon of South Korea waves after winning the gold medal in the women's singles event at the International Skating Union Four Continents Figure Skating Championships at Mokdong Ice Rink in Seoul on Feb.

Local favorite Kim Chae-yeon of South Korea won the Four Continents figure skating competition with a near-flawless free skate on Sunday to prevent an American sweep of the podium.

Kim Chae-yeon of South Korea performs before winning the women's singles event at the International Skating Union Four Continents Figure Skating Championships at Mokdong Ice Rink in Seoul on Feb. 23,