Barbie is releasing a new doll modeled after Asian-American figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi.
Kristi Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics, says she feels "honored" to be immortalized as a doll for Barbie’s “Inspiring Women Series.” pic.twitter.com/xrC5d9ChqI
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The doll, part of the Inspiring Women line, features Yamaguchi’s iconic black leotard with gold accents that she wore during her 1992 Gold Medal win. The doll is meant to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May. For her part, Yamaguchi says she’s happy that her Olympic victory turned her into a symbol of Asian-American pride.
The “Inspiring Women” line, which pays tribute to history-making women also includes Celia Cruz, Bessie Coleman and Anna May Wong.
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