Kristine Tsuya Yamaguchi (born July 12, 1971) 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 (1991 and 1992), and the 1992 U.S. champion.

Apr 2, 2014 · U.S. figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi is an Olympic gold medalist who won Dancing with the Stars works with the Always Dream Foundation. Learn more at Biography.com.

Jan 4, 2022 · Yamaguchi trained as a solo ice skater in 1991, and she went on to win a gold medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics held in France, as reported by Biography. Yamaguchi's popularity skyrocketed after her Olympic win, and she was inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 1998.

93K Followers, 683 Following, 1,728 Posts - Kristi Yamaguchi (@kristiyamaguchi) on Instagram: "Skater, mom, philanthropist, children's book author, entrepreneur alwaysdream.org"

Jan 30, 2025 · Kristi Yamaguchi, right, said she is heartbroken after learning of the jet crash. Two of the victims, left, were figure skaters. (File photos by Getty Images)

Mar 12, 2015 · Yamaguchi, 43, is an Olympic gold medalist in figure skating and a world champion. Her status as a legend in the sport is undeniable, but she has transitioned from professional sports to best-selling author and of course, mother to two daughters -- …

Apr 30, 2024 · Legacy and Impact: Kristi Yamaguchi’s legacy in figure skating is profound. Beyond her technical achievements, she is celebrated for breaking barriers and inspiring a generation of skaters.

Athlete, artist, mother, wife, philanthropist – Kristi Yamaguchi’s accomplishments prove that with hard work and dedication, dreams can come true. Born in Hayward, California in 1971,...

Kristi Yamaguchi is an Olympic gold medalist figure skater and two-time world champion. Born in Hayward, California, Yamaguchi fell in love with figure skating at a young age, winning the pairs title at the 1988 World Junior Championships with skating partner Rudy Galindo.

Feb 10, 2022 · With an Olympic gold medal around her neck and being a two-time World Champion on her resume, Yamaguchi did what many figure skaters do: She went pro, even though that meant she could not compete at the Olympics again. Yamaguchi was all of 21 years old when she made this decision.