 In her first major senior competition, the 2001 U.S. National Championships, she won the silver medal in the all-around behind 2000 Olympic team member, Tasha Schwikert.Her runner-up finish secured her a place on the 2001 World team.At the 2001 World Championships in Ghent, Belgium, Yim won a bronze medal in the team competition as part of the U.S. team.