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Kristi Yamaguchi to Be Inducted in California Hall of Fame

Olympic and world ice skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi will soon add a new medal to her extensive collection.

Yamaguchi, who grew up in Fremont, will receive a Spirit of California medal when she is inducted into the California Hall of Fame in a ceremony at the California Museum in Sacramento on Oct. 28.

An exhibit featuring Yamaguchi and other inductees opens on Oct. 29, according to the Sacramento Bee

Yamaguchi is scheduled to co-host an ABC special called "Shall We Dance on Ice" alongside "Dancing With the Stars" dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy in December to air in February, according to The Wrap.

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