Printable Biography of Kristi Yamaguchi

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"Always dream," says Olympic champion figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi always dreamed of becoming an Olympic champion and her dedication to that dream paid off. Through her hard work and determination, Kristi won the gold medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics.

With her poise and artistry on the ice, there was little doubt Kristi was the fulfillment of many people\\\'s dreams the day she won the gold. She was the first American woman to win a gold medal in figure skating in 16 years.

Kristi Yamaguchi continues to delight audiences around the world in her eighth year in Target Stars on Ice. Her performances have guaranteed capacity crowds wherever the show has gone and she is known the world over. Although her face appears on television, cereal boxes and magazine covers, she is still a down-to-earth California girl with a remarkable story to tell.

Kristi Yamaguchi has worked with the American Lung Association and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She is also heavily involved in her own foundation, Always Dream, which raises money for various causes and produces fundraising events.

A speaker with appeal and a self-assured style, an athlete with incredible accomplishments and an Asian-American woman who has succeeded at so many endeavors, Kristi will make your program an event to remember. She shares her message that your wildest dreams can come true if you work hard and believe in yourself.