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• Named Michelle after the Beatles song.
• Began skating at age 5.
• Despite finishing second at the U.S. National Championships in 1994, she lost her spot in the Olympics to Nancy Kerrigan.
• Won the silver medal at the 1998 Olympics and bronze in 2002. She was forced to withdraw from the 2006 games due to injury.
• While competing, she wears a Chinese good-luck charm that was a gift from her grandmother.
• Her sister Karen was also a figure skater.
• Understands Chinese, but does not speak fluently.
• Won eight straight U.S. Championships and five World Championships.