Plethora of Michelle Kwan News, Old and New

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Hi all! I’m a bit behind in posting several items of news on Michelle, but here’s a quick update.

Latest news: Michelle will be traveling to Ukraine starting February 28 and end March 7 as an American Public Diplomacy Envoy where she will visit Kiev, Yalta, Sevastopol, Bakhchisarai and Odessa. This will mark Michelle’s fourth trip as an American Public Diplomacy Envoy. Resource and Discussion here.

Phil Hersh announced on his Chicago Tribune blog that Michelle will be commentating for NBC for the Worlds Championships taking place in Los Angeles end of next month. Truly exciting for those of us who will be there, and now, just as exciting for those sitting in the comfort of their home watching the competition. She will be joining Bob Costas and Dick Button as part of the commentating team in giving insight, overviews and reflections of the women’s free skate - live on NBC (March 28th). Be sure to watch for that! Discuss with the rest of the forum!

On the 20th of this month, Michelle was spotted at the Lakers vs. Hornets game at the L.A. Staples Center with fellow figure skater Amber Corwin. A beautiful photo from Getty Images captured her there. Read the discussion and view the picture.

Michelle was also part of Vice President’s Joe Biden Special Olympics delegation earlier this month. She handed out flowers to winners at the Skating competition and attended the Speed Skating competition. She and Scott Hamilton also served breakfast to the competitors one morning. View the discussion and pictures here and IdahoStatesMan pictures of the event in this thread.

It’s been a truly busy month for our girl. She was also spotted at the Grammy’s on the 8th of this month, wearing a beautiful detailed black dress, with her hair pulled back. Old news, but here’s the thread to read up on the forum, if you’re curious.