Olympic Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi Recalls Making History as First Asian-American Woman to Win Gold

Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi – who made history as the first Asian-American to win the achievement – sits down with Golden State Warriors hype man Franco Finn for Episode 15 of #APIFutures.

Kristi talks about the hard work that goes into becoming an Olympian, winning a gold medal, the first meal she had after that, and what an athlete does after achieving such a feat and making history while doing it. Hint: In her case, she endeavored into the world of philanthropy, founding Always Dream, a non-profit dedicated to children's literacy. Oh, and not to mention, she competed – and won – on "Dancing with the Stars" along the way.

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