Published 16 days ago

Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is 'tickled pink' to inspire a Barbie doll

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Mattel announced Wednesday that there will be a Yamaguchi doll as part of Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series."

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Las Vegas Review-Journal

Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is ‘tickled pink’ to inspire a Barbie doll

Like many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie. So, it’s surreal for the decorated Olympian figure skater to now be a Barbie girl herself.

16 days ago·Las Vegas, United States

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Chicago Sun Times

Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is 'tickled pink' to inspire a Barbie doll

Kristi Yamaguchi shows Mattel’s new Barbie doll based on the champion figure skater herself, as part of the company’s “Inspiring Women Series.” Yamaguchi became the first Asian American to win an individual gold medal for figure skating at the 1992 Winter Olympics. Mattel via AP Like many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie. With a schedule packed with ice skating practices, her Barbie dolls became her “best friends…

16 days ago·Chicago, United States

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WESH

Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is 'tickled pink' to inspire a Barbie doll

Mattel announced Wednesday that there will be a Yamaguchi doll as part of Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series."

16 days ago

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WGAL

Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is 'tickled pink' to inspire a Barbie doll

Mattel announced Wednesday that there will be a Yamaguchi doll as part of Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series."

16 days ago·Lancaster, United States

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Northwest Asian Weekly

Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is ‘tickled pink’ to inspire a Barbie doll

“It’s a huge, huge honor. I think a lot of pride comes along with it, not just recognizing the Olympic achievement, but also being recognized during AAPI Month and following in the footsteps of some incredible women that I idolize—Anna May Wong, Maya Angelou and Rosa Parks,” Yamaguchi told The Associated Press. “It’s hard to see me put in the category with them.”

15 days ago

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