Figure Skater Kristi Yamaguchi Looks Back At Her Olympic Gold Medal Moment | TODAY

As part of the Olympic edition of our series “Where Are They Now?”, Natalie Morales spotlights figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi, who won gold in 1992, and her decision not to participate in the 1994 Winter Games. “The pressure would just be immense,” Yamaguchi says.

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Figure Skater Kristi Yamaguchi Looks Back At Her Olympic Gold Medal Moment | TODAY

[Proudnerd]

She's who I think of when I think of figure skating. She seems so down to earth, so lovely

[Ronizetti]

Kristi was always a lady - polite, gracious and friendly to all ... a very consistent skater and most deserving of her Olympic Gold! Class all the way, and a wonderful mother who was the antithesis of a "skating mom" - Looking good, girl!

[ifeelpretty]

Kristi has to be one of the classiest people on the planet 😊 she's just amazing.

[shihlin]

Dang! Yamaguchi really hasn't changed that much since 1992! It's her wonderful demeanor that radiates her.

[JessicaSue]

She's such a doll. You can tell she's got a light and positive soul.

[caileybrazee]

She looks so great. She hasn’t aged a bit. She deserves so much happiness

[ayanoueda]

Yesss! Such an icon for all young women and Asian-Americans ❤️❤️ Love her

[TheNewsWave]

She looks the same. How is this possible? 😮

[alexacutiie]

I remember choosing Kristi as my star idol in 2nd grade and I had to dress up as her and create a huge presentation on why I loved and respected her. Ahhh! Love her so much.

[Jude]

The best. She could’ve been a medalist in pair skating at the World level too. She is simply remarkable. Love you kristie and proud you’re an American.

[bophreyhumgart]

She has aged extremely well. And I remember her as being one of the few DWTS contestants who kept her cool and never got upset or caused any controversy. And, of course, she is still one of the best to have competed on the show.

[ghostwolfcosmetics]

Kristi you were my idol when I was a kid. I’m 28 and I just bought my first pair of skates I’m so excited

[sahpire]

Kristy is such a beautiful person inside/out. Love her!!

[hunterchampion]

When I came to America, I was fixated on Kristi. I swore she was the best before finding out that she really was the best. As an immigrant you naturally flow towards your people without knowing. I'm so happy she's doing so well and has a beautiful interracial family.

[cybersquire]

An amazing and accomplished woman. Always conducts herself with grace and dignity. It seems a side effect of winnings Gold Medal is you stop aging.

[ivykaneshiro]

When Kristi won…..no company promoted her….that was sad….no recognition was there for her..sad…I’m glad that she is doing well in life. Good luck to your daughters…kristi is soo so polite and respectful to everyone ….

[dandrespruill]

I have to consider Kristi Yamaguchi a legend in figure skating.

[markscofkoe]

What an elegant ex-champion. We're lucky to have her represent us.

[ZhangtheGreat]

There are very few people on this planet who are impossible to hate (at least from a public standpoint). Kristi is one of them. If anyone said they hated her, I'd question that person's sanity.

[aakar]

Kristi Yamaguchi in full flight was one of the most awesome visuals in sports, ever.