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Kristi Yamaguchi is the 1992 Olympic Champion in ladies’ singles figure skating and a two-time World Champion in 1991 & 1992. She also won the World Championship in Pairs’ figure skating with partner Rudy Galindo. In 2005, Kristi was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. She became the celebrity champion in the sixth season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and has appeared on Everyone loves Raymond, Hell’s Kitchen, D2: The Mighty Ducks, and most recently Fresh Off the Boat. She joins Lanai & Brook to share stories about her Always Dream Foundation, her series of children’s books, and her two daughters.
***PSST-- SPOILER ALERT*** Kristi talks “Eye of the Tiger” mentality leading up to competing – whether it is ice skating or dancing – she plays to win! Hear the latest on Kristi’s children books! How bout an ice skating TITA book? Can you imagine Lanai on figure skates? Ice Palace we go! #itsahawaiithing But wait – even better, Brook on skates with Kristi whipping her around.... BEAUTY QUEEN DOWN!! Did you know that Kristi is 5’ almossttt 1” tall on a good hair day! #asiankinetings --------- It’s A Hawaii Thing is presented by The Honolulu Star-Advertiser and The Office of Elections. Bringing you what matters! It’s A Hawaii Thing viewers can receive The Honolulu Star-Advertiser digital FULL ACCESS for just $9.95 per month! All you have to do is click here staradvertiser.com/promo and enter in the promo code: AHITHING HAWAII VOTES BY MAIL!! There are NO POLLS this election year; Your Mailbox is Your Ballot Box! Visit elections.hawaii.gov or call 453-VOTE (8683) for more information!