| Sport: | Figure Skating |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | November 20, 1981 |
| Birthplace: | Aichi, Japan |
| Hometown: | Aichi, Japan |
| Residence: | St. Petersburg, Russia |
| Ht: | 5'2" |
| Teammate: | Aleksandr Smirnov |
| Event: | Pairs |
Yuko Kavaguti received her Russian citizenship just in time for the 2009 Worlds...Had to give up her Japanese citizenship, a decision she did not take lightly...Owns an apartment in St. Petersburg and has a degree in international relations...Has been living and training in Russia since 2003...Speaks Russian, English and Japanese.
The American athletes at the Winter Olympics will be ambassadors for the sporty style synonymous with American fashion.
As Vancouver approaches, many prominent records stand on the verge of being toppled.
