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Michelle Kwan

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Michelle Kwan Fast Facts:

Named Michelle after the Beatles song.
Began skating at age five.
Despite finishing second at the U.S. National Championships in 1994, she lost her spot in the Olympics to Nancy Kerrigan.
Won the silver medal at the 1998 Olympics and bronze in 2002. She was forced to withdraw from the 2006 games due to injury.
Wears a Chinese good luck charm that was a gift from her grandmother while competing.
Her sister Karen was also a figuer skater.
Understands Chinese, but does not speak fluently.
Won eight-straight U.S. Championships and five World Championships.

Michelle Kwan Relationships:
Danny Kwan - Father
Estella Kwan - Mother
Karen Oppegard - Sister
Ron Kwan - Brother
College:
Attended University of California, Los Angeles; Univeristy of Denver, Denver, CO (BS in International Studies, 2009)