CURRENT   N E W S : December 2002 Her Turn in Turin? This following article discusses Michelle's future plans - great article for all Michelle fans. » Article: Her Turn in Turin? Grand Prix Finals 2003 Michelle, by an odd fluke, has qualified for the 2003 Grand Prix Finals - solely by winning Skate America in October! The Final will take place from February 28 - March 1, 2003 in Russia. OLD   N E W S Kwan's Quandry This following article's subject is all about Michelle's future plans, including comments about the 2006 Olympics! » Article: Kwan's Quandry - Skating is her passion, competition now her dilemma More on Michelle's Exhibit Michelle Kwan and Dick Button unveiled the World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame's new "Passion to Skate" exhibit in a private ceremony on Saturday, July 6, at the museum in Colorado Springs. The exhibit is now open to the public. » Article and Pics: "Passion to Skate" Exhibit Open to Public Happy 22nd Birthday, Michelle!! Michelle's birthday has come and gone on July 7th! Hope you had a great day, Michelle!! Michelle's Future Plans The International Skating Union has released the assignments for future Grand Prix events, and Michelle is not included on the list. This means Michelle will not be competing in such events as Skate America, Skate Canada, and the Grand Prix Final. There have not been any announcements from Michelle yet, but there is a chance she may still compete in the U.S. Nationals and World Championships. » Article: Kwan opts out of Grand Prix season Michelle Exhibit at the World Figure Skating Museum From Heather's Michelle Kwan Fan Page Michelle will be part of a new exhibit at the World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame, titled "Passion to Skate," which honors Michelle and Dick Button, the only figure skaters to win the Sullivan Award. Both skaters will unveil the exhibit in a private ceremony on Saturday, July 6, at the museum in Colorado Springs. The exhibit will open to the public on Monday, July 8. The exhibit features panels showcasing the achievements of each skater, which include childhood and competitive photographs, quotations, biographical information, and records of accomplishments. The panel also details the criteria and history of the Sullivan award. A sculpture by Milon Townsend will be featured in the center of the exhibition, lighted from above. The glass sculpture depicts the duo in their signature moves: Dick Button in the Russian split and Michelle in the inside spiral. Michelle has also loaned her skating costume from the free skate performance at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Another panel presents photographs of Dick Button receiving the Sullivan award in 1949 and Michelle receiving hers in 2002. There are additional photographs of the two together at the Sullivan Awards Ceremony in April 2002. » Article: Special Exhibits at the World Figure Skating Museum » Article: World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame to Unveil "Passion to Skate" Exhibit IFS Magazine's Influential Skater ... 2001-02 Michelle has been named to International Figure Skating Magazine's 25 Most Influential Names in Figure Skating List for the 2001-02 season. Congratulations, Michelle! This is the sixth time Michelle has been named to the list. There was a small profile of Michelle in the magazine, which included the following quotes: "The fans are really important to me, because they're there regardless of what happens. They've been there when I've been down in the dumps and not skating that well. I lacked confidence, and they were there to support me." "It's a whole emotional roller coaster. There are a lot of things I like about competition. There's the stress of 'Can she do it?' But you know, regardless of whether you land all your jumps in the four minutes, you've improved so much from all the hard work and preparation." Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards Michelle was the winner of the Favorite Female Athlete at the awards. Please visit this website for the full details and list of winners. Champions on Ice Michelle is currently touring on the 2002 Champions on Ice Olympic Tour! Michelle is touring with Sarah Hughes, Timothy Goebel, Sasha Cohen, Irina Slutskaya, and many more wonderful skaters. Michelle is also taking along her cute dog, Tofu! :-) « Link: Click here to visit the Champions on Ice website. More Michelle Information! « Link: Visit the Michelle Kwan Fan Page by Heather W.