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I dont know how many people really knew who I was before the Olympics and thats the fun thing of the Olympics - you get
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"I don't know how many people really knew who I was before the Olympics and that's the fun thing of the Olympics - you get to know someone who captures your heart, hopefully"

- Kristi Yamaguchi

About this Quote

This quote by Kristi Yamaguchi speaks to the power of the Olympics to bring people together and to present them to new people. She is stating that before the Olympics, few individuals knew who she was, but the Olympics offered her a platform to show the world who she was and what she might do. She is also saying that the Olympics can be a great way to be familiar with someone and to capture the hearts of individuals around the globe. She is expressing her gratitude for the Olympics and the opportunities it has offered her to share her story and to connect with individuals from all over the world. The Olympics is a powerful platform for professional athletes to display their talents and to make an enduring impression on the world.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Kristi Yamaguchi somewhere between July 12, 1971 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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