Michelle Kwan
Michelle Kwan
Michelle Wingshan Kwanis an American figure skater. She is a two-timeOlympic medalist, five-timeWorld champion and nine-timeU.S. champion...
ProfessionFigure Skater
Date of Birth7 July 1980
CityTorrance, CA
jumping step weeks
I started jumping not too long ago, like two weeks ago. From not spinning, not jumping to performing, that was a big step for me.
goes listen overcoming practice
That is what is so frustrating ? having an injury, you're overcoming it, and it's not something that goes away and vanishes. It's stiff, and it's like, 'Is it coming back?' You have to listen to it. This morning's practice was difficult.
decision difficult taking team
Taking myself off the team is the most difficult decision I've ever had to make. But it's the right decision.
body common confident giving injury listen petition
It is a common injury for athletes, to the groin. I was confident when I put in the petition I was giving 100 percent. I listen to my body every day.
olympics respect
I respect the Olympics too much to compete.
brilliant good legs mistakes skate
It is kind of frustrating making mistakes your first practice. You want to get out there and skate brilliant and feel good and have your legs under you and go out there and do your programs.
believe best choose committee skaters three
It's really up to the committee to choose who they believe will be the best three skaters in America. I feel that I am one of the three best skaters in America.
attention days dropping feelings listen pay serious skating touch
I have to pay attention to how I feel. These days it's important that I'm in touch with it right now and be serious about it and know how I'm skating and how I'm feeling. Dropping out is not something I want to do, but I have to listen to what my feelings are.
advantage focus improvement minutes seconds work
I have to lot to work on, a lot of improvement to make, focus on the details. And I've got to take advantage of the seconds and the minutes before the Olympics.
attention dropping feeling feelings listen pay
I really have to pay attention to how I'm feeling these days. Dropping out is not something I want to do, but I really have to listen to what my feelings are.
feeling gold injury staying thinking
I?m thinking gold is good. I?m staying positive, feeling good. I?m injury free. So right now, it?s just going for it.
capable chance percent petition
I feel I'm capable of being 100 percent for the Olympics, and that's why I put this petition in -- I feel I have a chance to win.
smile years ice
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.
country honor great-experiences
To represent your country is an honor and a great experience.