The Virginian Pilot, November 28th, 2001
Byline: Tom Robinson
It's going on 10 years since figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi left the kiss-and-cry of competition for the meet-and-greet of ice shows and corporate schmoozing.
That's a full third of a life that Yamaguchi, 1992's Olympic gold medalist, says will change when the latest ``Stars on Ice'' tour ends next April.
It's her farewell tour, at least for now.
``After 10 years, I want to change my focus onto my family life and personal life more,'' says Yamaguchi, 30. ``We'll see what happens.''
Yamaguchi visited patients and staff at Norfolk's Children's Hospital of The King's D...
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