Kristi is an internationally known figure skater, author, host, Dancing With The Stars contestant. She competed in singles and pairs with Rudy Galindo. She's won National, World, and Olympics championships. After winning the Olympic Gold Medal in 1992, Kristi turned pro and continued to compete. She dominated the pro circuit competitions for about 6 years until Michele Kwan started competing as a pro (before grand prix existed). She joined the Stars on Ice tour where she performed for 10 years. Kristi got married in 2000 to Bret Hedican, recently retired NHL Hockey Player in Hawaii. She retired from touring in 2002 to start a family with her husband. Kristi and Bret have 2 girls Keara (2003) and Emma (2005).
In 1996, Kristi established Always Dream Foundation. The foundation works with/for kids. Their latest project was to create an all ability kids park in Fremont, California.
In 1997, Kristi authored Figure Skating For Dummies with a forward provided by Scott Hamilton.
Beginning in 2003, Kristi hosts Kristi Yamaguchi and Friends, an annual figure skating show. Kristi still skates in shows from time to time. When not skating, she hosts.
In 2008, Kristi won the Dancing With The Stars crown in Season 6. She was fabulous from week 1 and she really pushed partner Mark Ballas to create increasingly difficult routines.
Championships in
singles pairs (w/ Rudy Galindo)
Jr. World - 1 Jr. World - 1
National - 1 Jr. National - 1
Worlds - 2 National - 2
Olympic - 1
Follow Kristi
Official Site
Always Dream Foundation
Always Dream Foundation on Facebook
Twitter
Wikipedia
Videos after the break.
Kristi and Rudy Galindo, 1989 Nationals
Kristi's 1992 Olympic Long Program
1994 World Pro Technical
My favorite exhibition "Reflections of Passion by Yanni"
Kristi and Mark Ballas, DWTS Season 10, Jive
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