Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal, at the 1992 Winter Olympics, has been immortalized as a doll for Barbie's 'Inspiring Women Series,' Mattel announced Wednesday.
OIympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi has inspired Mattel to release its latest Barbie doll part of the "Inspiring Women Series." "It’s a huge, huge honor. I think a lot of pride comes along with it, not just recognizing the Olympic achievement, but also being recognized during AAPI Month and following in the footsteps of some incredible women that I idolize — Anna May Wong, Maya Angelou and Rosa Parks," Yamaguchi told The Associated Press.
The Barbie version is a lot more detailed.Mattel duplicated everything the then 20-year-old medalist wore at the Olympics in Albertville, France: the sparkling black-and-gold brocade outfit designed by Lauren Sheehan, the gold hair ribbon and even a red-and-white bouquet like Yamaguchi held atop the podium.Yamaguchi said both she and Sheehan are "just so tickled pink."She is also happy with the doll's visage."It looks like me for sure.
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