Dedication
About This Billboard
Michelle Kwan is a champion ice skater who has won five World Championships, nine United States Championships and two Olympic medals, in addition to countless other skating competitions. While she glides effortlessly across the ice, long hours of practice and dedication are behind each jump, twirl, and spin.
Michelle began ice skating when she was five years old and quickly showed skill. However, to make the most of her abilities she skated several hours a day every day of the week. Before school, after school and weekends, she was at the ice rink. The cost of ice time and coaches quickly grew and her parents sold their home and purchased a much smaller one to find money to pay for her ice skating.
When Michelle was 13, she performed at her first U.S. National Championships. After a disappointing performance, she vowed to work even harder and improve. She did. The next year, she finished second. From there she went on to win a silver medal at the 1998 Olympics and the first of her World Championships. Michelle still practices every day, demonstrating the dedication it takes to reach the top and stay there.
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Preparation -
Leadership -
Stewardship -
Optimism -
Character -
Excellence -
Motivation -
Sportsmanship -
Giving Back -
Peace -
Live Life -
Love -
Devotion -
Hope -
Confidence -
Ambition -
Inspiration -
Foresight -
Achievement -
Believe In Yourself -
Caring -
Class And Grace -
Commitment -
Compassion -
Courage -
Courage -
Dedication -
Determination -
Determination -
Hard Work -
Helping Others -
Ingenuity -
Inspiration -
Integrity -
Live Your Dreams -
Opportunity -
Optimism -
Overcoming -
Perseverance -
Persistence -
Rising Above -
Sacrifice -
Soul -
Strength -
Teamwork -
Unity -
Vision -
Volunteering
Your Comments
Wow. Michelle, we have so much in common. I started skating at the age of 5 and have practiced ever since. I'm 13 now. I've learned so much and I think you seem extremely amazing at skating. We should skate some time. I'm just like you, so much in common, and also I have so many things to ask but I'll save those for later. I can do the spin, the twirl and many more just like you oh and my name is Michelle too.
Posted 2 months ago by Michelle Skidds from Ogdensburg, NY
I think its awesome that she followed through with her dreams and made something of herself. Good job!
Posted 9 months ago by Jazzmine N. from Brookings, OR
Michelle is someone who put a lot of effort in want she wanted. she is very hardworking, and she keeps on going when she is down. With the help of her parents, who wanted what is best for their child, she made it to the top.
Posted 10 months ago by Enny W. from
Thanks so much for the inspiration, FBL and Michelle! To everyone that is reading this page right now, take this huge splurge of energy and just go ahead and do whatever you think will make our world a better place. YES, YOU CAN DO ANYTHING!!! "Tomorrow" begins today!
Posted about 1 year ago by Elizabeth W. from Massachusetts, USA
Wow good dedication article!
Posted over 2 years ago by from
This is a nice page. The young ones are so caught up with entertainment tabloids that they fail to value what really matters most. Keep this up!! You have my support!!
Posted over 2 years ago by Maria C. from Philippines
i love this billboard. its so inspiring!! keep up the good work!
Posted over 2 years ago by Lauren T. from New York, USA
These are awesome. You send positive messages without getting caught up in any political agenda. Thanks.
Posted over 2 years ago by Mark S from Reading, PA
Winning to yourself
Posted over 2 years ago by Taizo K from Japan