"Dorothy Hamill was my big idol as a kid. She'd won the Olympics in 1976. She was America's sweetheart with her personality, her talent, her haircut"
- Kristi Yamaguchi
About this Quote
Dorothy Hamill was a motivation to lots of, particularly Kristi Yamaguchi. As a child, Kristi appreciated Dorothy and admired her for her achievements. In 1976, Dorothy won the Olympics and ended up being America's sweetie. Her character, skill, and iconic wedge haircut made her a role model for numerous. Dorothy's success and grace on the ice inspired Kristi to pursue her own dreams of ending up being an Olympic figure skater. Kristi had the ability to follow in Dorothy's steps and win the gold medal in 1992. Dorothy's influence on Kristi's life was undeniable and her effect on the sport of figure skating will never ever be forgotten.
This quote is written / told by Kristi Yamaguchi somewhere between July 12, 1971 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA.
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