Figure skates worn by Kristi Yamaguchi
Figure skates worn by Kristi Yamaguchi
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- Description (Brief)
- Ice skates worn and signed by American 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
- Object Name
- Skates
- ice skates
- ice skates, figure skating
- Date made
- 1990's
- user
- Yamaguchi, Kristi
- maker
- Harlick
- Physical Description
- leather (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- foam (overall material)
- wood (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 25.1 cm x 10 cm x 27.5 cm; 9 7/8 in x 3 15/16 in x 10 13/16 in
- ID Number
- 2003.0165.02
- accession number
- 2003.0165
- catalog number
- 2003.0165.02
- Credit Line
- Gift of Kristi Yamaguchi
- subject
- Sports
- Figure skating
- Professional
- Women
- Asian Pacific American
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- Cultural and Community Life: Sport and Leisure
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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