Kristi Yamaguchi

Women skaters have been seen as exemplars of an "All-American" femininity: slim, blond, white. That's changing.
"There’s an excitement in waking up and taking care of him."
The new generation of American Olympic figure skaters draws inspiration from living legends of the rink: Kristi Yamaguchi and Michelle Kwan.
The former Olympian had some sweet advice for the 18-year-old heading off to the Winter Games.