Michelle Kwan
Figure Skater, Olympic athlete
1980 –
Who is Michelle Kwan?
Michelle Wingshan Kwan is a retired American figure skater. She is a two-time Olympic medalist, a five-time World champion and a nine-time U.S. champion.
She competed at a high level for over a decade and is the most decorated figure skater in U.S. history. Known for her consistency and expressive artistry on ice, she is widely considered one of the greatest figure skaters of all time.
For well over a decade, Kwan maintained her status not only as America's most popular figure skater but as one of America's most popular female athletes. During her reign Kwan landed numerous major endorsement deals, starred in multiple TV specials and was the subject of extensive media coverage. From 1997 to 2005, she was the U.S. Figure Skating Association's top-paid skater in appearance fees and prize money, as well as one of the highest paid Winter Olympic athletes in endorsements. Kwan was also the highest paid skater on the Champions on Ice tours.
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- Born
- Jul 7, 1980
Torrance - Also known as
- Michelle Wing (Wingshan) Kwan
- Michelle Wingshan Kwan
- Kwan Wing Shan
- Shelle
- Michelle Wing-Shan Kwan
- Shelley
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Clay Pell
(2013/01/19 - )
- Clay Pell
- Ethnicity
- Chinese American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of California, Los Angeles
(1998 - ) - Soleado Elementary School
- Rim of the World High School
( - 1998) - Bachelor's degree, Josef Korbel School of International Studies
(2006 - 2009/06) - Graduate school, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
International relations
(2009 - 2011)
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Lived in
- Torrance
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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