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

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.

South Korean figure skater Kim Chae-yeon (19) solidified her status as South Korea’s top female figure skater, winning the women’s singles title at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships,

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.

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,