Michelle Kwan quotes

Michelle Kwan is an American figure skater widely recognized for her artistry and consistency on the ice. Multiple-time world champion and Olympic medalist, she inspired generations of athletes. She has become a prominent advocate for sports, diplomacy, and youth empowerment. Here are 20 of her quotes:

It's incredible. Nine? Wow. I just remember winning my first one, getting the medal and the plate, the pin with the diamond for first place. My ninth title, I have no answer for that because I never thought it would be possible. (Michelle Kwan)
At 13, I was fearless. I looked at everything so positive. When you're older and been through it all, you know how bad it can get. There is a fear of failing. View quote
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As a child, I'd wonder, 'When I die, will people still remember me 1,000 years later?' And without the gold medal ... Well, the Olympics are the ultimate achievement in my sport. At times I think, 'Why should I push myself all those long hours in the rink?' But then I think, 'How will I ever know how good I could have been?' I want to be the Michael Jordan of my sport. View quote
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As I've gotten older and grown more independent, I think for myself, and that's how it should be. View quote
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When I was younger, I always dreamed of being a legend, to be remembered in figure skating. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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I would just love to be able to give back to figure skating. View quote
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To represent your country is an honor and a great experience. View quote
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Skating has given me so much that it's priceless. View quote
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I had dreamed of being at the Olympics since I was 7 years old. (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. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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I want to see how far I can train. I have to see how far my body will go. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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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 people, do what I love doing. View quote
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As an athlete, I've always been very proud to represent the United States. View quote
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I actually prefer soothing music - and maybe that's the skater in me. View quote
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