Flame Bearers: Making It To Milan

Kristi Yamaguchi: Be a Champion in Life


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Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi joins co-host Ashley Cain for a conversation on a historic career in figure skating, decades of preparation, and what it takes to stay in it through heartbreak and doubt. Kristi shares how she began skating through physical therapy as a child, and her journey balancing school, family and training to become the first-ever Asian American to win a gold medal in a Winter Olympic competition. Her former coach Christy Ness joins to reflect on Kristi's training and legacy and on the current state of diversity and representation in women's sports. Kristi also shares her decision to start Always Dream, an organization working to ensure children have access to high-quality books in the home environment and extensive family engagement support.

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Flame Bearers: Making It To MilanBy Ashley Cain & Dani Aravich

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