Michelle Kwan
Birthday: 7 July 1980, Torrance, California, USA
Birth Name: Michelle Wing-Shan Kwan
Height: 157 cm
Michelle Kwan was born in Torrance, California on July 7, 1980. She is the youngest of three children. Her parents are Danny and Estella, who moved to the U.S. from China in the 1970's. Her broth ...Show More
Because I'm pushing my body so hard already, the last thing I want to do is have music that's really Show more
Because I'm pushing my body so hard already, the last thing I want to do is have music that's really too strong, in my head. Hide
I had dreamed of being at the Olympics since I was 7 years old.
I had dreamed of being at the Olympics since I was 7 years old.
I got a call this morning, and it was from Nancy Kerrigan, wishing me luck. She wished me luck and s Show more
I got a call this morning, and it was from Nancy Kerrigan, wishing me luck. She wished me luck and sent me all her good wishes. Hide
I would just love to be able to give back to figure skating.
I would just love to be able to give back to figure skating.
I was so worried about winning, it was as if I was caught up in my own web.
I was so worried about winning, it was as if I was caught up in my own web.
I actually prefer soothing music - and maybe that's the skater in me.
I actually prefer soothing music - and maybe that's the skater in me.
What I love the most is getting on the ice and just popping in a fabulous CD and skating - all by my Show more
What I love the most is getting on the ice and just popping in a fabulous CD and skating - all by myself, the rink completely empty, just me and the music. Hide
There's a lot of emotions that always come out after a skate of a lifetime. I always start crying be Show more
There's a lot of emotions that always come out after a skate of a lifetime. I always start crying because there is so much buildup to that competition. Hide
I don't really remember a time younger than 5 years old that I didn't have skates on because all I c Show more
I don't really remember a time younger than 5 years old that I didn't have skates on because all I can remember is every day, tying up my skates and a big smile on my face, excited to go on the ice. Hide
To represent your country is an honor and a great experience.
To represent your country is an honor and a great experience.
As I've gotten older and grown more independent, I think for myself, and that's how it should be.
As I've gotten older and grown more independent, I think for myself, and that's how it should be.
I always thought after 2002 that I'd hang up my skates and turn professional and just go on tour and Show more
I always thought after 2002 that I'd hang up my skates and turn professional and just go on tour and do shows. But I don't know when it is enough. I mean, I still enjoy it. I'm the luckiest girl alive that I get to perform in front of thousands of people, do what I love doing. Hide
I'm a big eater.
I'm a big eater.
Skating takes up 70 percent of my time, school about 25 percent. Having fun and talking to my friend Show more
Skating takes up 70 percent of my time, school about 25 percent. Having fun and talking to my friends, 5 percent. It's hard. I envy other kids a lot of things, but I get a guilt trip when I'm not training. Hide
Skating has given me so much that it's priceless.
Skating has given me so much that it's priceless.
You can always say, 'I wish I had landed that triple flip better, or I wish I didn't fall.' They're Show more
You can always say, 'I wish I had landed that triple flip better, or I wish I didn't fall.' They're not regrets, just mistakes. Hide
As an athlete, I've always been very proud to represent the United States.
As an athlete, I've always been very proud to represent the United States.
Sometimes my body is aching, but I always think, 'Why am I in this? Why do I love it so much?' That' Show more
Sometimes my body is aching, but I always think, 'Why am I in this? Why do I love it so much?' That's what makes me persevere, that's what makes me keep on going. Hide
When I was younger, I always dreamed of being a legend, to be remembered in figure skating.
When I was younger, I always dreamed of being a legend, to be remembered in figure skating.
I want to see how far I can train. I have to see how far my body will go.
I want to see how far I can train. I have to see how far my body will go.
