Michelle Scheduled to Attend 2017 Special Olympics Winter Games in Austria 3/18-3/24

[teach23]

It's pretty official, I think. Michelle will be in Austria for the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2017. The Games begin March 18th and end March 24th.


http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...300409370.html (lots of info about Opening Ceremony, etc.)

The article below gives TV coverage stations and times:

http://www.austria2017.org/en/news-m...d-winter-games

[Mathman2]

Thank you, Teach.

Michelle, did we ever tell you you're our hero? You are the wind beneath the wings of these fearless athletes.

[skatesindreams]

You spoke for me, Mathman.

[teach23]

Michelle posted the following news about Special Olympics (taking place in Austria from March 14th--25th).

https://twitter.com/MichelleWKwan/st...33910573862915

Michelle also posted on her Instagram page:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRqVG88h...llewkwan&hl=en

I wish we could have the privilege of Michelle and Yuna skating together once more!!

[CAROLB]

I agree teach23. Just seeing Michelle skate would be such a treat. Is Yuna going to be in Austria?

[teach23]

I agree teach23. Just seeing Michelle skate would be such a treat. Is Yuna going to be in Austria?

I'm not sure if Yuna will be there this year. In 2013, the Games were in South Korea. That's why she was definitely with Michelle in 2013. I'll be looking for both Yuna and Michelle in the Opening Ceremonies on Saturday.

[teach23]

Lovely photo of Michelle in Austria with the Alps in the background!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRvSQVwh...llewkwan&hl=en


I also caught a bit of Good Morning America today (3/17/17). Robin Roberts is in Austria to cover the Games. She reported that she ran into Michelle last night. She also shared a photo of her and Michelle together. I'm looking for it on the internet!

[skatesindreams]

Michelle outshines the scenery.
It takes someone very special to manage that!

[teach23]

Michelle outshines the scenery.
It takes someone very special to manage that!

Amen, skatesindreams!

[CAROLB]

That is some picture teach23. Michelle always takes a beautiful picture but this one is more special that most. Whoever took that picture knew what they were doing. Thank you for finding it.

[teach23]

That is some picture teach23. Michelle always takes a beautiful picture but this one is more special that most. Whoever took that picture knew what they were doing. Thank you for finding it.

Here's a photo of Michelle with the young man who took the photo:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRv7UWXAm1C/

Michelle credited him with the photo and the sunglasses in this post :

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRvSQVwh...=michellewkwan

[teach23]

Pictures and news about Michelle's participation in the 2017 Special Olympic Games are surfacing! Awesome, Michelle!

https://twitter.com/mkfanpg/status/843112118358630400 (Michelle with Robin Roberts)

https://twitter.com/MichelleWKwan/st...61183846473728 (Michelle with an athlete)

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRx7wtYh7sQ/ (Gorgeous photo of Michelle speaking to athletes!)

https://twitter.com/KarenBWallin/sta...82821010964480 (Another photo of Michelle's presentation.)

https://twitter.com/amjadmsaleem/sta...276736/photo/1 (Michelle at far right.)

[teach23]

Michelle visited figure skaters: https://www.instagram.com/p/BRyfTOoBvHo/

Love this tweet from Sharita Taylor, the figure skater who is being embraced by Michelle:

https://twitter.com/sharooroo90/stat...67762604265472 (I like this young lady, Sharita! She has a great story. I hope she wins a medal!)

Michelle reunited with one of the special athletes:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRyVQrwB...llewkwan&hl=en (sweet!)

[Nicki]

As always, thanks for all you do to keep us updated on Michelle. It is much appreciated.

[CAROLB]

Those were awesome pictures. Michelle looks and seems so comfortable in this setting. Teach23, you are amazing. Thank you.

[teach23]

Michelle posted this great photo today (3/19):

https://www.instagram.com/p/BR0oepvB...=michellewkwan (hope to find video of the plunge)

https://twitter.com/SONorCal/status/843498458421977088 (another photo taken after the plunge)

https://twitter.com/M1K1_ANDO/status/843499642012672000 (Mikki Ando with Michelle!!)

I watched the Opening Ceremony yesterday (3/18). Michelle marched in with the Syrian delegation.

Today's(Sunday, 3/19) coverage of the Special Olympics will highlight Figure Skating. Hope to see Michelle. The hour long broadcast will be on ABC beginning at 2 p.m. (ET)

[teach23]

Video of Michelle jumping into the frigid water! You are going to LOVE this!

https://twitter.com/SpecialOlympics/...81998966448129

https://twitter.com/DanWinterSCPD/st...76860994572288

[teach23]

Nice picture: https://www.instagram.com/p/BR1KNZ6gbVP/

[teach23]

Great photo of the plunge: https://www.instagram.com/p/BR1PlyIh...=michellewkwan

Found another great photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/BRyNEXGg...ed=austria2017 (Gorgeous!)

[teach23]

Lots of photos posted on Flick'r:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sowwg2...57678240584283

[CAROLB]

As usual, great pictures teach23. Thank you

[Mathman2]

I like this young lady, Sharita! She has a great story. I hope she wins a medal!

Here is a feature from ESPN on Sharita. She is receiving coaching from Tonya Kwiatkowsky. (Brief MK mention.)

http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/art...nd-twin-sister

[teach23]

I always love seeing Michelle pictured with Dikembe Mutombo:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BR5xxeSh...=michellewkwan

Michelle with Torvill and Dean and Trixi Schuba:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BR6M4SsB...=michellewkwan

[Mathman2]

I always love seeing Michelle pictured with Dikembe Mutombo:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BR5xxeSh...=michellewkwan

His hands are as big as Michelle's head.

[teach23]

Lovely video (interview) with Michelle--beginning around 1:30. She's adorable, so well spoken and just lovely!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phDq...ja4dy7lBT:knee