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Kristi Yamaguchi
8 quotes
“There was always just that challenge of getting better, and every year having a new goal and getting a step closer to the ultimate dream. I really didn’t have the dream of the Olympics until I was maybe in middle school. And, at that point, it started to get a little harder. My life centered around skating—training before and after school. It was a huge time commitment for me and my family.”
Kristi Yamaguchi (born 1971) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Interview: Kristi Yamaguchi" in Nob Hill Gazette (1 February 2018)
“I’d never skated just to win a gold medal before; I’d never put that kind of pressure on myself.”
Kristi Yamaguchi (born 1971) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kristi Yamaguchi, Unlaced" in Shondaland (3 January 2018)
“Even as an athlete, I am constantly inspired and awed by the stories of Olympians. I was honored to have been asked to exchange ideas in the first charrette.”
Kristi Yamaguchi (born 1971) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“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. So for me, having achieved the gold, there’s a certain prestige that comes along with it, and responsibilities and things like that, you know, “master to your sport.”
Kristi Yamaguchi (born 1971) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kristi Yamaguchi answers EW readers' questions!" in Entertainment Weekly (3 August 2020)
“Now is really the time to raise more awareness of what’s going on and to demand that things change. This younger generation is not afraid to speak out, I think they’ve given a lot of us courage to really stand up to what’s right, and I think that’s what we need to follow”
Kristi Yamaguchi (born 1971) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Looking back, it's like, wow, those few minutes just made such an impact. We have that much time to kind of prove yourself. I think that's one thing that makes skating so exciting, because it's just intense, and it's quick, and one little slip can mean the difference between placing or not placing.”
Kristi Yamaguchi (born 1971) first seen 1992 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kristi Yamaguchi looks back on 1992 Olympic gold, talks Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan" in TODAY (6 February 2018)
“Winning the gold opened up a lot of opportunities, other challenges that I wanted to take on and do in my life.”
Kristi Yamaguchi (born 1971) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kristi Yamaguchi is still winning" in USA Today (31 January 2014)
“The reward of putting a smile on a child’s face, who has to deal with so many challenges in life, is just beyond words. It's incredible.”
Kristi Yamaguchi (born 1971) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kristi Yamaguchi: My Life After Figure Skating" in ABC News (12 March 2015)