Michelle Kwan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michelle Kwan
Occupation	Figure Skater
Date Of Birth	Jul 7, 1980(1980-07-07)
Age	44
Birthplace	Torrance
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Cancer

Michelle Kwan Biography

Michelle Kwan is one of the most popular and richest Figure Skater who was born on July 7, 1980 in Torrance, California, United States. World champion ice skater, who won silver and bronze at the 2002 and 1998 Olympics. She won gold at five World Championships.

George W. Bush appointed her to be part of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. named her to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

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.

In 1991, Michelle Kwan and her sister Karen began training with Frank Carroll in Lake Arrowhead, California. After one year of coaching by Carroll, 11-year- old Michelle placed 9th at the junior level at the United States Figure Skating Championships. At the age of 12 in 1992, Michelle passed the gold test to become a senior-level figure skater despite the disapproval of her coach. In 1993, Kwan finished sixth at her first senior U.S. championships. The next season, she won the 1994 World Junior Championships.

Estella Kwan and Danny Kwan are her parents. In 2013, she married She is the daughter of Danny and Estella Kwan. She married Clay Pell in 2013. The couple announced their divorce in 2017.. In 2017, the couple announced their separation.

Michelle Kwan Net Worth

Michelle Kwan is one of the richest Figure Skater from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michelle Kwan 's net worth $16 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She would get up at 3am to go skating on school days.

She is the most decorated figure skating champion in American history.

Born in Torrance, California, Kwan was the third child of Danny Kwan and Estella Kwan, Chinese immigrants from Hong Kong. Her father was a native of Canton and emigrated from Hong Kong to California in 1971. As a child, Kwan grew up speaking a mixture of Cantonese and English at home.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Michelle Kwan height 5 ft 2 in Michelle weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Michelle Kwan Dating?

According to our records, Michelle Kwan married to Clay Pell. As of December 1, 2023, Michelle Kwan’s is not dating anyone.

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In the 1996–97 season, Kwan skated to “Dream of Desdemona” (short program) and “Taj Mahal” (free skate). During this season, Kwan struggled with her jumps because of a growth spurt and problems with new skating boots which she wore for an endorsement contract with the manufacturer. She fell twice and stumbled once in her free skate at 1997 U.S. Nationals, losing the title to Tara Lipinski. She lost the Champion Series Final to Lipinski a month later. At the World Championships, Kwan stepped out of her triple lutz combination and placed 4th in the Short Program portion of the competition behind Lipinski, France’s Vanessa Gusmeroli, and Russia’s Maria Butyrskaya. Kwan skated a six triple, mistake-free performance to win the freestyle portion of the competition, but placed second to Lipinski overall.

Facts & Trivia

Michelle Ranked on the list of most popular Figure Skater. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Michelle Kwan celebrates birthday on July 7 of every year.

Kwan won five World Championships (1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003), tying her with Carol Heiss (1956–1960) for the most world titles by an American. Kwan’s nine world medals overall is the all-time record for an American skater in any discipline. The only ladies’ singles skater with more world titles or medals is Sonia Henie of Norway. Kwan won nine U.S. Championships (1996, 1998–2005), tying the record for most wins set by Maribel Vinson-Owen (1928–1933, 1935–1937). She holds the record for the most consecutive U.S. titles (eight) and most consecutive U.S. Championship medals (twelve). She also earned the silver medal at the 1998 Nagano Olympics and the bronze medal in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. Kwan has received a combined total of 57 perfect marks (6.0s) at major competitions, the singles record under the former 6.0 judging system.

What is Michelle Kwan doing now?

In December 2021, Michelle was nominated to be the official U.S. Ambassador to Belize. She announced the nomination to her Twitter account, writing, “I am honored to be nominated by President Biden to serve as ambassador to Belize, and if confirmed, I will be very proud to serve my country.”

Who did Michelle Kwan have a baby with?

Kwan did not reveal the baby’s father. She married Coast Guard Lieutenant Clay Pell in 2013. The two filed for divorce in 2017, both citing irreconcilable differences.

What ethnicity is Michelle Kwan?

Born in Torrance, California, Kwan was the third child of Danny Kwan and Estella Kwan, Chinese immigrants from Hong Kong. Her father was a native of Canton and emigrated from Hong Kong to California in 1971.

How old was Michelle Kwan in her first Olympics?

The women’s figure skating competition at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympic Games was fierce. Both 15-year-old Tara Lipinski and 18-year-old Michelle Kwan were favored for the gold medal, with many assuming the older and more mature Kwan would edge out her energetic rival.

What does Sarah Hughes do now?

Sarah currently practices law in New York City and is a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations.