Michelle accepted her Olympic silver medal with grace and dignity while saying, "I didn't lose the gold, I won the silver." Michelle does not have a severe rivalry with other competitors. She does not have a "I'm going to kick her butt" attitude. Michelle goes after every element in her skating - she's also an aggressive jumper. Michelle has shown her diversity through her programs. She represented "Salome" in 1996, and then presented a different style two years later with "Lyra Angelica". Michelle is a great role model for kids. Michelle is definitely a smart person, both in life and in school. Michelle has shown her greatness by winning nine competitions in a row in the 1998-1999 season. Michelle has grown up in the eye of the public and she has shown great maturity within these years. Many of us cannot say the same. Michelle skates from the heart. Michelle has a close relationship with her family. This is so important in anyone's life. Michelle has a great outlook on life. Michelle bounced back from a silver medal at Nationals and Worlds in 1997, and then regained her National title, earning 15 perfect marks in the process. Michelle is gracious and kind to her fans, signing autographs and posing for pictures. Michelle is photogenic. Michelle paints a picture on the ice - she tells a story, portrays a character, and conveys emotion. Fellow skaters have noticed her greatness. Brian Boitano has said that Michelle's programs are "models of balance and elegance". Michelle has perspective on why certain things happen in life. Michelle has many more years ahead in skating if she chooses that path. Michelle realizes how important a college education is. Michelle constantly pushes herself to do her very best - experiencing new things, and living life to the fullest! The word defeat is not in Michelle's vocabulary because she knows she's a winner no matter what sort of metal her medal is made out of. Michelle is a four-time world champion. Need I say more? Michelle is one of a kind - She is now the six-time National Champion. She has won more U.S. gold medals than any other skater in history. Click here for a picture that says it all!