Childhood reading is so important. Kristi Yamaguchi childhoodimportantread Change image and share on social
The past couple years training with Kurt have really brought inspiration into my skating. Kristi Yamaguchi bringcoupleinspiration Change image and share on social
Training for the Olympics was a lifelong endeavor and took many years. Kristi Yamaguchi endeavorlifelongolympic Change image and share on social
I don't mind the sparkle - I think it's kind of a tradition in skating. I don't think the men really need sparkles, but for the women it's part of the glamour of our sport. Kristi Yamaguchi glamourkindman Change image and share on social
Having achieved my own dreams, I want to give to kids who are less fortunate, who struggle with everyday obstacles. I want to give them something positive in their lives: support. Kristi Yamaguchi achievedreameveryday Change image and share on social
Probably a few weeks after I was born I started having casts put on my legs to straighten them out. After that corrective shoes and with a brace in between. Kristi Yamaguchi bearbracecast Change image and share on social
There are two or three performances in your life that are absolutely on, where all the planets are lined up for you and you feel you're invincible. Kristi Yamaguchi absolutelyfeelinvincible Change image and share on social
Growing up as an athlete, I started skating very young. My parents didn't know anything about the sport, so they went with the flow. I had two great coaches who gave great advice and gave guidelines for my parents. My parents let the coaches dictate what was going on on the ice. Kristi Yamaguchi adviceathletecoach share on social
Dorothy Hamill was my big idol as a kid. She'd won the Olympics in 1976. She was America's sweetheart with her personality, her talent, her haircut. Kristi Yamaguchi americabigdorothy Change image and share on social
Skating was something I really wanted to do; my parents knew nothing about it. They said they'd support me as long as I was trying my hardest and enjoying it. Kristi Yamaguchi enjoyhardknow Change image and share on social