Spiral Sequence Collection Sasha Cohen Caroline Zhang Nicole Bobek Michelle Kwan Alissa Czisny Mirai Nagasu Karen Chen Mao Asada Jason Brown Shizuka Arakawa Shawn Sawyer Michelle Kwan Bebe Liang Ashley Wagner Sasha Cohen Caroline Zhang Yuna Kim | Figure Skating Moments

Before Michelle Kwan became a two-time Olympic medalist and one of the most decorated figure skaters in history, she was an 8-year-old girl who simply wanted more ice time. But for the daughter of Chinese immigrants in California, chasing an elite skating dream came with very real challenges. When Michelle and her older sister Karen showed early promise, their parents—Danny and Estella Kwan—made a decision that would change everything. They couldn’t afford both private school and elite skating l

Tiny skates, big dreams! ⛸️ Michelle Kwan shares the heartwarming moment her daughter takes her first few steps on the ice. 💖 📹: @michellewkwan | Olympics