Kristi Yamaguchi
As a baby, Kristi Yamaguchi had to overcome a foot deformity just to be able to walk normally. The idea of putting on a pair of ice skates, let alone excelling as a world-class figure skater like her hero, Dorothy Hamill, began as no more than a dream. Yet the determined young girl, born to parents who lived through the internment of the Japanese during World War II, worked hard, putting in countless hours at the rink and accepting the sacrifices necessary to attain her goal. Her efforts were...
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As a baby, Kristi Yamaguchi had to overcome a foot deformity just to be able to walk normally. The idea of putting on a pair of ice skates, let alone excelling as a world-class figure skater like her hero, Dorothy Hamill, began as no more than a dream. Yet the determined young girl, born to parents who lived through the internment of the Japanese during World War II, worked hard, putting in countless hours at the rink and accepting the sacrifices necessary to attain her goal. Her efforts were well worth it: In Albertville, France, in 1992, Yamaguchi's grace and dignity on the ice earned her the Olympic gold. Whether as a competitor, a champion, or the founder of her own charitable foundation, Kristi Yamaguchi's motto, "Always Dream," has served as her personal inspiration.
Always Dream 7Asian-American Heritage 12Early Obstacles 22For the Love of the Ice 38Jumps, Spins, and Pairs 48Achievement and Loss 62Skating to the Top 74A Life Changed Forever 91Chronology 107Timeline 108Bibliography 111Further Reading 113Index 115
