10 Athletes with Asthma

Kristi Yamaguchi

Olympic gold medal figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi is known for her dazzling moves on the ice. But it may surprise you to find out that she has had asthma since she was a child. In 2011, Yamaguchi became a spokesperson for the American Lung Association as an advocate for those with chronic illnesses.

Reviewed by: 
Review Date: 
December 10, 2013

Last Updated:
July 1, 2014