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Kristi Yamaguchi's Ice Skating Costume

First Asian American woman to win an Olympic gold medal

This costume was worn by Kristi Yamaguchi as a member of the “Stars on Ice” tour. Yamaguchi became the first Asian American woman to win a gold medal in Olympic competition when she finished first in women's singles at the 1992 winter games. She also won two World Figure Skating Championships (1991 and 1992).

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Ice Skating Costume, worn by Kristi Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi, Kristi
Sheehan, Lauren
Description (Brief)
Costume worn by American figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi (b. 1971) as a member of the "Stars on Ice" tour, with whom she performed from 1992 - 2002..
Yamaguchi, a native Californian, became the first Asian American woman to win a gold medal in Olympic competition when she finished first in women's singles at the 1992 winter games (Albertville, Canada.)
The skater also won two World Figure Skating Championships (1991 & 1992.) She was also an accomplished pairs skater, winning two U.S. championships with partner Rudy Galindo in 1989 and 1990.
Location
Currently not on view
1990s
ID Number
2003.0165.01
accession number
2003.0165
catalog number
2003.0165.01
Object Name
costume
skating costume
Physical Description
fabric (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 69 cm x 35.5 cm; 27 5/32 in x 13 31/32 in
National Museum of American History
subject
Figure skating
Sports
Professional
Women
Asian Pacific American
Record ID
nmah_1213013
Usage of Metadata (Object Detail Text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-7c92-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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