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How many Olympics did Michelle Kwan skate in?
two-time Olympic
She is a two-time Olympic medalist (silver in 1998, bronze in 2002), a five-time World champion (1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003) and a nine-time U.S. champion (1996, 1998–2005)….
| Michelle Kwan | |
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| Free skate | 113.98 2005 Worlds |
How old is Michelle Kwan today?
42 years (July 7, 1980)Michelle Kwan / Age
Which Olympics did Michelle Kwan win?
1998 Winter Olympics
Kwan, one of the most famous American figure skaters, won a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics and bronze at the 2002 games. Between Olympic Games, world championships and other titles, she is the most decorated figure skater in U.S. history.
Do professional ice skaters get paid?
The salaries of Figure Skaters in the US range from $19,910 to $187,200 , with a median salary of $44,680 . The middle 50% of Figure Skaters makes $28,400, with the top 75% making $187,200.
How much does ice skating outfits cost?
$1,000 to $5,000
According to Cosmopolitan, most costumes cost anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000, and are custom-made for the skater, including pricey hand-sewn reinforced seams and embellishments like Swarovski crystals. TheGloss.com noted the most common estimation for an Olympic skating costume is approximately $3,000.
Who is considered the best female figure skater of all time?
Sonja Henie Often considered the greatest figure skater in the history of the sport — male or female — Norway’s Henie won Olympic gold three times in ladies’ singles (1928, ’32 and ’36) and a remarkable 10 consecutive world titles from 1927-36. Those combined championships are the most of any female.
What female has the most gold medals?
The most Olympic medals won by a woman is eighteen by gymnast Larisa Semyonovna Latynina (USSR), nine gold, five silver and four bronze, 1956–64.
Who is the most decorated woman Olympian of all time?
Swimmer Jenny Thompson is the most decorated American female in Olympic history, winning 12 medals over the course of four Olympic Games: eight gold, three silver and one bronze. Swimmer Jenny Thompson is the most decorated American female in Olympic history, with 12 medals: eight gold, three silver and one bronze.