Kristi Yamaguchi

In 2024, Mattel's Barbie 'Inspiring Women' series released the 'Kristi Yamaguchi' doll at a pre-order exclusive price of $35. Designed by Carlyle Nuera as part of Barbie's Black Label, the doll honors the first Asian American woman to win a gold medal in figure skating at the 1992 Olympic Games.

Yamaguchi competed in both singles and pairs (with Rudy Galindo) until 1990, when she went solo and won her first world championship title in 1991.…