Michelle Kwan participated in Special Olympics Korea Program!

Michelle Kwan, the Olympics figure skating medal list,visited South Korea on the beginning of January 2010. During the seven day trip, Michelle visited Seoul(the Capital), Pyeongchang(Potential 2013 Special Olympics Winter Games Host City) and Goyang. She participated in a roundtable discussion with university students, visit several high schools, conduct skating clinics, and participate in a Special Olympics program.
In the Special Olympics program, the most decorated American skater lead Korean athletes of Special Olympics Korea at an ice rink in Gwanghwamun Plaza. Michelle Kwan spent about an hour guiding 11 young skaters in spins, jumps and crossovers.
After having fun with the kiddies on the rink, the two time Olympic medalist remarked about the current reigning champion, Kim Yuna.
"I know they all look up to Yuna Kim. It's a very big compliment when she said 'I looked up to you Michelle when I was very young,'" said Kwan. "I know that these kids have a good role model, and that's Yuna Kim. Hopefully in the future, they will be future world champions."


I was at this ice rink to watch Michelle Kwan and cheer Special Olympics athletes. It was extremly cold, so even it was hard for me to just stand there. But, she was keeping smiling and teaching young children enthusiastically. I think she is not only the best skater, but also the person with the warmest heart.

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