Michelle Kwan is a retired American figure skater. Kwan has received numerous awards for her outstanding performance in the game.
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Michelle Kwan was born on the 7th of July, 1980. Torrance, California, was her birthplace. Danny and Estella Kwan were her parents. Her parents both came from Hong Kong before moving to the United States. Kwan’s childhood was fascinating, as she grew up learning Cantonese and English. Her fascination with skating began when she was five years old. Then she went onto the ice with her siblings, Ron, an ice hockey player, and Karen, a figure skater.
When she was eight years old, she and her sister, Karen, began to take their training very seriously. Kwan went to Soleado Elementary School. This institution is located in Palos Verdes, California. She left after a while when she reached eighth grade and was homeschooled in 1994. Kwan graduated from Rim of the World High School. After graduating from high school, she attended UCLA before transferring to the University of Denver.
She studied and graduated from college. She did, however, earn a bachelor’s degree in international studies and political science. Her studies did not stop there; she went on to Tufts University. She received her diploma in 2011. Southern Vermont College bestowed upon her an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. In the year 2013, she married Clay Pell. In 2017, they divorced.
Michelle Kwan’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Michelle Kwan, who was born on July 7, 1980, is 42 years old as of today, September 20, 2022. Her height is 1.57 meters and her weight is 49 kilograms.
Michelle Kwan’s Profession & Career
Kwan began her career at a very young age. She began her career by receiving training from Frank Carroll. She then competed in the Junior Level Figure Skating Championships. That was in 1994 when she won her first medal at the World Junior Championships. She won a gold medal in the Olympics held in 1997-1998.
She went on to win the US championship in 1998. This is still one of the best performances of all time. She was able to win bronze and silver medals at the Olympics in 2002. Kwan finished fourth in the World Championships in 2004. She made an appearance in the South Korean World Champion after not being active in the competition.
Achievements and Awards
Kwan has received numerous awards during her career as a figure skater. She has won gold twice in the Olympics, five times in the World Championship, and nine times in the United States Championship. She was named the most prestigious figure skater in the United States of America.
Michelle Kwan’s Salary and Net Worth
Michelle Kwan has a net worth of more than $18 million as of September 2022. Her successful skating career has contributed to her current net worth. She has had the opportunity to appear in a number of films and television shows. This has netted her a tidy sum of money. Kwan has been able to endorse a wide range of products. Coca-Cola, Minute Maid, and United Airlines are just a few of the brands she has endorsed. This endorsement came with a nice sum of money. As a result, her net worth increased.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Michelle Kwan |
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Real Name | Michelle Wingshan Kwan |
Gender | Female |
Age | 42 years old |
Birth Date | 7 July 1980 |
Birth Place | Torrance, California, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.57 m |
Weight | 49 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Married |
Husband | Clay Pell (m. 2013) |
Children | No |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | Figure skater |
Net Worth | $18 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |