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| Born | (1971-07-12) July 12, 1971 (age 53) Fremont, California, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | University of Alberta (BA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kristine Tsuya Yamaguchi (born July 12, 1971) is an American former competitive figure skater,
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Kristi Yamaguchi
Ice Skater & Olympic Gold Medalist
(b. 1971)
California Connection
- Born in Hayward, Calif.; raised in Fremont, Calif.
Achievements
Biography current as of induction in 2015
Both on and off the ice, Kristi Yamaguchi has been an inspiration to millions of fans around the world for her athletic achievements and for continually giving back to the community.
Following her gold medal win at the 1992 Winter Olympics, Yamaguchi founded the Always Dream Foundation to support children through educational and recreational initiatives.
As a professional skater, she toured with Stars on Ice from 1992-2002, won numerous professional competitions and appeared on television specials. During the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, she was the Goodwill Ambassador and performed in both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. In addition, she has been a spokesperson for National Skating Month and worked with U.S. Figure Skating to encourage people to skate for fun and fitness.
In 1996 Yamaguchi was named Skater of the Year by American Skating World magazine. She has ap
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Kristi Yamaguchi
(1971-)
Who Is Kristi Yamaguchi?
Kristi Yamaguchi was born in Hayward, California, in 1971. She was born with club feet and began skating at 6 as therapy. She won her first U.S. championship as a pairs skater with Rudy Galindo in 1986.
After switching to singles skating, she won a gold medal in the 1992 Olympics. Since then she’s founded the Always Dream Foundation, published four books and won on Dancing with the Stars.
Early Life
Kristine Tsuya Yamaguchi, better known as Kristi Yamaguchi, was born on July 12, 1971, in Hayward, California, and raised in nearby Fremont. She was born with club feet, and had casts to correct the condition. She started skating at age 6 as physical therapy, after she saw her older sister, Lori, on the ice.
Skating Career
Although Lori quickly dropped out of the sport, Yamaguchi’s love of ice skating kept growing. She started competing in junior high, and in 1986 she won the junior pairs title at the U.S. championships with her partner, Rudy Galindo.
Two years later they took home the same honor at the World Junior Cha
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