The Long Game with Mark Carpenter

Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi


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Kristi Yamaguchi is an Olympic gold medalist and world champion figure skater. The hall of famer made history in 1992 by becoming the first Asian-American woman to win gold in any Winter Olympic sport. As a former part-time Hawaii resident, Yamaguchi maintains strong ties to the islands through Always Dream, an organization dedicated to early childhood literacy. This year, Always Dream is celebrating its 30th anniversary and works closely with elementary schools across the state. In this episode, Yamaguchi discusses her extensive Olympic career, the decision to compete professionally, and the success of Always Dream.

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The Long Game with Mark CarpenterBy Hawaii News Now