Michelle Kwan

Michelle Kwan

American figure skater and diplomat (born 1980)
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Michelle Wingshan Kwan (born July 7, 1980) is a retired American figure skater. She is a two-time Olympic medalist (silver in 1998, bronze in 2002), a five-time World champion (1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003) and a nine-time U.S. champion (1996, 1998–2005). She is tied with Maribel Vinson for the all-time National Championship record.

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Michelle Kwan was born on Monday, 7 July 1980 in Torrance, California, USA. Her full name at birth was Michelle Wingshan Kwan. She is best known as a figure skater. Kwan's country of citizenship (nationality) is American. Michelle attended high school at Rim of the World High School, USA (1998). For university, she studied at University of California. Her religion is listed as Christian. She is 5' 2" (157 cm) tall and weighs 110 lbs (50 kg) with an athletic build. She has dark brown eyes and black hair (color). Her net worth is reported to be $16,000,000 US dollars. Michelle Kwan is 44 years old and her zodiac star sign is Cancer.

You can find people similar to Michelle Kwan by visiting our lists 21st-century American sportswomen and 20th-century American sportswomen.

Full name at birth
Michelle Wingshan Kwan
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Claim to fame
two-time (1998 & 2002) Olympic figure skater
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Date of birth
7 July 1980
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Place of birth
Torrance, California, USA
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Figure Skater, Actress, Author
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5' 2" (157 cm)
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Weight
110 lbs (50 kg)
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2
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6 (US)
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Chihuahua
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Residence
Rhode Island, USA
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Net worth
$16,000,000 USD
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High school
Rim of the World High School, USA (1998)
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University
  • University of California
  • The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University (2009–2011)
  • Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver (2006–2009)
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AthletePromotions.com
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  • Gold Medal, 1998 World Figure Skating Championships
  • Won the gold medal at the 1996, 1998-2005 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships
  • Parted ways with longtime coach, Frank Carroll, shortly before the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. She competed without a coach at those Games.
  • Gold Medal, 2000 US National Figure Skating Championships
  • She recently left her hand and skate impressions in a cement block which will be in Walt Disney World.

Michelle Kwan is known for her role in the film Ice Princess (2005) as Self.

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