AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt Kristi Yamaguchi made history when she ascended the medal podium at the 1992 Olympic Games in Albertville, France — and now she's looking back on the whirlwind.

Kristi Yamaguchi left France with more than just a gold medal. The figure skater also became the first Asian American woman ever to win at the Winter Olympics. But she didn't step on the ice 32 ...

a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie. With a schedule packed with ice skating practices, her Barbie dolls became her “best friends.” So, it's surreal for the decorated Olympian ...