Kristi Yamaguchi

American figure skater · United States · Writers · Born 1971 · age 55

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Kristine Tsuya Yamaguchi is an American former competitive figure skater, author and philanthropist. S. champion. In 1992, she became the first Asian American to win a gold medal in a Winter Olympic competition. As a pairs skater with Rudy Galindo, she is the 1988 World Junior champion and a two-time national champion.

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Yamaguchi on an Azerbaijani postage stamp

Yamaguchi at The Heart Truth fashion show in 2009

Yamaguchi's figure skates at the Museum of American History

Awards

California Hall of Fame2015

In their orbit

Spouse: Bret Hedican

In common with Kristi

Scott HamiltonAlso in On Edge (2001)

Erick AvariAlso in Aladdin on Ice (1995)

Jake AbelAlso in Go Figure (2005)

A. J. LangerAlso in On Edge (2001)

Jonathan FreemanAlso in Aladdin on Ice (1995)

Matthew DiamondAlso in Dance in America: San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker (2008)

About this person

Kristine Tsuya Yamaguchi is an American former competitive figure skater, author and philanthropist. A former competitor in women's singles, Yamaguchi is the 1992 Olympic champion, a two-time World champion, and the 1992 U.S. champion. In 1992, she became the first Asian American to win a gold medal in a Winter Olympic competition. As a pairs skater with Rudy Galindo, she is the 1988 World Junior champion and a two-time national champion.

Country

United States