Yamaguchi Wins 'Dancing With the Stars'

EntertainmentEntertainment ExtraYamaguchi Wins 'Dancing With the Stars'Yamaguchi Wins 'Dancing With the Stars'The Associated PressAfter four consecutive male winners on "Dancing With the Stars," Kristi Yamaguchi was named the new "Dancing" champ on the show's season finale, becoming the first woman to win the ABC dance-off since its inaugural season. (May 21)[Notes:(((The winner of Dancing With the Stars are...)))] Kristi Yamaguchi was named the new "Dancing" champ on the show's season finale.She's the first woman to win the ABC dance-off since its inaugural season. But the former Olympic figure skater was quick to point out that the dancing crown doesn't quite compare to winning a gold medal.Yamaguchi came into the finals with a perfect score and bested fan favorite Jason Taylor.The Miami Dolphins player called Yamaguchi "just perfect," adding that he "grew up watching her compete for our country."Earlier in the show, actor Cristian de la Fuente was eliminated. The actor ruptured a tendon in his biceps while dancing on April 28, but delayed the surgery necessary to repair it so he could continue in the contest.Usher was the special musical guest, performing two songs on the telecast. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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