Kristy Yamaguchi
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Contest:
The US Athletic Hall of Fame - Athletes 2024
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Sport(s):
Figure Skating
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Statistics:
1 Ladies’ Singles Olympic Gold Medal (1992)
2 Ladies’ Singles World Championship Gold Medal (1991 & 1992)
Member of the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame
Member of the United States Figure Skating Hall of Fame
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Initially a pairs skater, Kristi Yamaguchi elected to focus on a singles career, which proved to be the correct decision.
Yamaguchi quickly rose up the ranks, winning Silver at the 1991 U.S. Nationals but would win the Worlds that year. She continued her upward momentum, winning Olympic Gold in Albertville and retaining her World Title a month later. Yamaguchi’s blend of athleticism and artistry was among the best the sport has ever seen.
We are proud to nominate Kristi Yamaguchi for the United States Athletic Hall of Fame.