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Michelle Kwan was born
Michelle was born in Los Angeles California where her parents moved from China. She was unplanned,her parents born to poor families thought two children were enough to take care of. -
Taking Intrest
Both Kwan sisters took intrest in skating when their older brother Ron took up ice hockey. Michelle started practicing at the age of six and her sister eight. -
Moving to Ice Castle
Michelle and her sister move to Ice Castle, a private rink and meat with trainer Frank Carrol. Now all they have time for is practice, practice, practice. -
Not Ready
Three weeks after joining new Coach Carrol she went to Nationals. Arriving with unpolished boots coach hurried to scrub them off.She didn't come prepared -
Making the team
wikipediaRight before Nationals Nancey Kerrigan was attacked and withdrew. Michelle then got second making the Olympic team. -
Jumping Bean
As senior skater for the first year she enters the 1995 Campionships. Landing every jump perfectly and better than any other they quote her a "jumping bean". -
ISU World Championships
Completeing both programs with perfection she still places fourth, but is so overwelmed she cries with plessure. -
Obtaining the role of Salome
Kwan and her trainers decide to take a more grownup look. -
Harris Died
One of Michele's best friends passed away with a heartattack. -
U.S. Figure Skating Championships
yahoo In Nashville, Tennessee Michelle was going to her fifth annual championship as defending world champion. Her program was going fine intil she started misssing a lot of her jumps losing the compition.
