Quotes by Michelle Kwan

About Michelle Kwan:

Michelle Wingshan Kwan is an American figure skater. She is a two-time (1998 and 2002) Olympic medalist, five-time (1996, 1998, 2000, 2001 and 2003) World champion and nine-time (1996, 1998–2005) U.S. champion (the all-time record, as tied with Maribel Vinson-Owen).
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I was so worried about winning, it was as if I was caught up in my own web.

Michelle Kwan

There's a lot of emotions that always come out after a skate of a lifetime. I always start crying because there is so much buildup to that competition.

Michelle Kwan

I had dreamed of being at the Olympics since I was 7 years old.

Michelle Kwan

As I've gotten older and grown more independent, I think for myself, and that's how it should be.

Michelle Kwan

You can always say, 'I wish I had landed that triple flip better, or I wish I didn't fall.' They're not regrets, just mistakes.

Michelle Kwan

Skating has given me so much that it's priceless.

Michelle Kwan

When I was younger, I always dreamed of being a legend, to be remembered in figure skating.

Michelle Kwan

I want to see how far I can train. I have to see how far my body will go.

Michelle Kwan

As an athlete, I've always been very proud to represent the United States.

Michelle Kwan

If you have nothing in life but a good friend, you're rich.

Michelle Kwan

To represent your country is an honor and a great experience.

Michelle Kwan

I got a call this morning, and it was from Nancy Kerrigan, wishing me luck. She wished me luck and sent me all her good wishes.

Michelle Kwan

Skating takes up 70 percent of my time, school about 25 percent. Having fun and talking to my friends, 5 percent. It's hard. I envy other kids a lot of things, but I get a guilt trip when I'm not training.

Michelle Kwan

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.

Michelle Kwan

I always thought after 2002 that I'd hang up my skates and turn professional and just go on tour and do shows. But I don't know when it is enough. I mean, I still enjoy it. I'm the luckiest girl alive that I get to perform in front of thousands of pe...

Michelle Kwan

What I love the most is getting on the ice and just popping in a fabulous CD and skating - all by myself, the rink completely empty, just me and the music.

Michelle Kwan

Sometimes my body is aching, but I always think, 'Why am I in this? Why do I love it so much?' That's what makes me persevere, that's what makes me keep on going.

Michelle Kwan

I would just love to be able to give back to figure skating.

Michelle Kwan

Because I'm pushing my body so hard already, the last thing I want to do is have music that's really too strong, in my head.

Michelle Kwan

I actually prefer soothing music - and maybe that's the skater in me.

Michelle Kwan

Author Bio

  • NameMichelle Kwan
  • DescriptionFigure skater
  • BornJuly 7, 1980
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSportsperson