I learned to put 100 percent into what you're doing. I learned about setting goals for yourself, knowing where you want to be and taking small steps toward those goals. I learned about adversity and how to get past it. Kristi Yamaguchi adversitygoalknow share on social
My experience at the 1992 Winter Olympics was my fulfillment of dreaming the Impossible Dream. Kristi Yamaguchi dreamexperiencefulfillment Change image and share on social
The good feeling I get from contributing rivals anything I felt on the Olympic stand in Albertville. Kristi Yamaguchi albertvillecontributefelt Change image and share on social
I always try to start out with some type of goal. Then I work backward and think of what I need to do to get there, and give myself smaller goals that are more immediate. Kristi Yamaguchi backwardgivegoal Change image and share on social
Winning in women's singles felt surreal. I felt that everything I had done - the hard work, the tough times - was all worth it. Kristi Yamaguchi felthardsingle Change image and share on social
In terms of my career, having the gold definitely changed my life. The Olympics are different, you know? They're every four years and it's such a small group. Kristi Yamaguchi careerchangegold Change image and share on social
I've realized how precious life is. When I was younger, I was more adventurous. I felt invincible. I was game for everything. As a mom, I don't want to get injured because then I can't take care of my kids. Kristi Yamaguchi adventurouscarefelt share on social
As a professional, I think we're not being judged solely on technical ability anymore. People really want to be entertained and enjoy what they're watching. Kristi Yamaguchi abilityanymoreenjoy Change image and share on social