Kristi Yamaguchi: Asian American Idol

Blind Landing by Ari Saperstein

May 18, 202251:52Society & Culture

For many Asian Americans, seeing Kristi Yamaguchi win the gold in women’s figure skating at the 1992 Olympics was everything. She was more than a famous athlete — she was one of the few Asian Americans on TV, period. Yet...

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