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
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
As a teenager especially, I just wanted to do my thing and not be noticed. Kristi Yamaguchi noticeteenagerthing 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
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
The past couple years training with Kurt have really brought inspiration into my skating. Kristi Yamaguchi bringcoupleinspiration Change image and share on social
They say, once you have a child, your heart is forever outside your body. I totally understand that now. Kristi Yamaguchi bodychildforever Change image and share on social
