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

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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.” So, it’s surreal for the decorated Olympian figure skater to now be a Barbie girl herself. “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 footst…

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The Independent

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

Like many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

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. Mattel announced

12 days ago·United States

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abc News

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

Like many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie

12 days ago·United States

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KRDO

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

By TERRY TANG Associated Press 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. Mattel announced Wednesday that there will be a Yamaguchi doll as part of Barbie’s “Inspiring Women Series.” Yamaguchi was the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal at the Olympics. She says that having a Barbie is an hon…

12 days ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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South China Morning Post

Olympic ice skating champion Yamaguchi ‘tickled pink’ to inspire a Barbie doll

The first Asian-American to win an individual figure skating gold medal at the Olympics has been immortalised for Barbie’s ‘Inspiring Women Series’.

11 days ago·Hong Kong

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

By TERRY TANG Associated Press 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.” So, it’s surreal for the decorated Olympian figure skater to now be a Barbie girl herself. “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 Mo…

12 days ago·Panama City, United States

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