Articles and Interviews Directory

People in the News: Michelle Kwan - CNN profile from 2001.

Q&A with Michelle Kwan - An interview by Sports Illustrated writer Richard Deitsch. Subjects include the skater's life as a college student and as U.S. public diplomacy envoy, and her future skating plans. (February 22, 2007)

Kwan Named America's First Public Diplomacy Envoy - Describes the skater's appointment to a position with the U.S. Department of State. (November 9, 2006)

Secretary Rice Appoints Michelle Kwan Envoy for U.S. Public Diplomacy - U.S. Department of State press release concerning the skater's appointment to promote cross-cultural dialogue with international youth. (November 9, 2006)

Michelle Kwan To Skip 2006-07 Competitive Season - U.S. Figure Skating Association article covers Kwan's 2006 surgery and plans for college in 2006-07. (September 6, 2006)

Kwan has a presence rare in American sport - Article on the skater's impact on figure skating. Ron Judd, Seattle Times. (January 14, 2005)

And Worlds It Is - Report on press conference at which Kwan discussed her future in skating. Gary Anolik, Golden Skate. (March 11, 2004)

Golden Skate Online Interview - Lengthy, fan-based interview covering skating, costumes, acting, childhood, and hobbies. (October 19, 2003)

Kid finds that sweet spot, and everything melts away - Article about the 2001 U.S. National Championships by John Powers, The Boston Globe. (January 20, 2001)

Into the Light - Article focussing on Kwan's preparation for the 1998 Winter Olympics. By E. M. Swift, Sports Illustrated. (February 4, 1998)