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.
This image provided by Mattel in April 2024 shows the company’s Kristi Yamaguchi Barbie doll. (Mattel via AP)
“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
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