"There's... a stigma that says Asian Americans are more the nerdy type, so for me to be a part of this successful sports team... means a lot."
— Mirai Nagasu

January 1, 1970

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Women from the United StatesFigure skatersSportspeople from Los AngelesJapanese Americans
Original Language: English

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As quoted in Figure Skater Mirai Nagasu on Asian American Stereotypes, Her Reputation, and Breaking U.S. Olympic Records in Cosmopolitan (February 16, 2018)