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Kristi Yamaguchi

Romney: '02 Olympics Made Possible By 'Enormous Spending And Services' Of Federal Government

The Huffington Post | Sabrina Siddiqui | Posted 08.06.2012 | Politics

Mitt Romney said he would have been unable to host the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah, had it not been for the "enormous spending a...

SLIDESHOW: Top Olympians' Causes

Lisa M. Dietlin | Posted 09.29.2012 | Impact
Lisa M. Dietlin

If you're like me, and lots of other people, you're completely enthralled with the Olympic Games happening right now in London. I find them amazing w...

Pro-Romney Group Makes Big Move For Candidate

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 07.30.2012 | Politics

NEW YORK — An independent group backing Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is out with a new TV ad featuring a trio of former Olympic ath...

From Gold Medalist To Health Entrepreneur: 10 Olympians Who've Turned Their Passion Into Profit

Posted 06.28.2012 | Healthy Living

They may be well known for setting records on the track or in the pool, but many of the U.S. top Olympians have a passion for health and fitness that ...

Stars Align for Healing at Jane Seymour's "Open Hearts" Event

Cassandra M. Bellantoni | Posted 07.02.2012 | Impact
Cassandra M. Bellantoni

Jane Seymour was the picture of beauty, grace and kindness as she spoke passionately about rising above hatred and bitterness to do something meaningful for others.

FIgure Skater Kristi Yamaguchi Becomes Best-Selling Children's Author

phillyburbs.com | Figure Skater Kristi Yamaguchi Turns Best | Posted 05.30.2011 | Books

Childhood reading is so important. I still vividly remember the first book I ever read, and many of the stories from my younger years have stayed wit...

Lemons Into Lemonade With the Skater Sasha Cohen

James M. Clash | Posted 05.25.2011 | Travel
James M. Clash

Sometimes catastrophe is the perfect catalyst for making lemonade from lemons. Such was the case when I skated with 2006 Torino Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen.

Faces of America: The Yamaguchi Story -- How an Immigrant Farmer Paved the Way for Success

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. | Posted 05.25.2011 | Books
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Tatsuichi Yamaguchi did not have the option to do anything else with his life -- all he knew was farming. But he refused to be broken by his experience, and he paved the way for his children's and his grandchildren's success.

Scott Hamilton Skating Again: RETURN To Ice Provides Inspiration For Thanksgiving Special (VIDEO)

Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living

Scott Hamilton, world-renowned figure skater and Olympic Gold Medalist, is back on the ice this month after more than five years without skating due t...

"Dancing With The Stars" Crowns Gold-Medal Winner

AP | SANDY COHEN | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

LOS ANGELES — After four consecutive male winners on "Dancing With the Stars," it was finally ladies' night. Kristi Yamaguchi was named the new...

Though it's Hard to See Her as the Underdog Breaking a Curse, Kristi Yamaguchi Justly Won Dancing With the Stars

Tonya Plank | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Tonya Plank

I said at the beginning of the season that Kristi Yamaguchi was the best contestant ever to be on the Dancing With the Stars, and last night she rightly won.

Cristian Soldiers On and Makes Dancing With the Stars Top 5

Tonya Plank | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Tonya Plank

So, Cristian is going to continue despite his need for surgery. It's a brave decision, and shows how popular and respected this dance show has become.

Dancing With the Stars: The Musical Mambo Gets Marlee Matlin Booted (and Shannon Elizabeth Hangs On)

Tonya Plank | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Tonya Plank

I would have liked to hear Marlee's perspective on her difficulties. We heard the judges say everything looked "forced," but Mambo is impossible without being able to hear the music.

Matlin on `Dancing With the Stars'

AP | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

LOS ANGELES — Priscilla Presley, Kristi Yamaguchi and Marlee Matlin are catching dance fever. They are among the dozen celebrities who will com...