#olympic medalist
DECEMBER 22 - MICHELLE KWAN
Michelle Wingshan Kwan is an American figure skater. She is a two-time Olympic medalist, five-time World champion and nine-time U.S. champion (the all-time record, as tied with Maribel Vinson-Owen).
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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This long jump competition was intense from the start to the very end!
