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Name of AAPI FigureMichelle Kwan
What is the person’s Asian heritage or ethnicity?Asian American
Area of InfluenceFigure Skater
Date of birth or time period7-Jul-80
How did this individual make a contribution to their field or to society/culture at large?Michelle Wingshan Kwan (born July 7, 1980) is a retired American figure skater. 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).
Why did you choose this person? What about their story speaks to you?Because Michelle kept trying, and she was a skater! I like to skate too. I learned from Michelle we should keep trying, don’t give up!
How does this person inspire you?Michelle doesn’t give up easily, she could do it.
Submitted byAudrey Xiong
Age6
City, StateLexington, MA