Graduating from University of Denver --June 6, 2009 Accepting diploma from Chancellor Robert Coombe Screencap from Pete Screencaps from skatefan20: Screencap #1 Screencap #2 Screencap #3 Screencap #4 Screencap #5 Screencap #6 As part of the Presidential Delegation to the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Boise, Idaho--February 12, 2009 Happy, with Joe Biden During Medal Ceremony Walking along the ice with Joe Biden Looking at one of the athlete's medals With Joe Biden, awarding medals In the stands During medal ceremony With Scott Hamilton Posing with skaters Medal ceremony Gallery on Universal Sports site Special Olympics Gallery - Click on Vice President Biden Visits Special Olympics 2009-02-12 (Michelle in pics 2-8, 10, and 12) Receiving the 2007 "You Bring Charm to the World" award in Beijing, China--March 29, 2008 Receiving award Sitting with the other winners On stage with award Holding award Smiling Arriving Closeup Holding up award Talking on stage after receiving award Another on stage Being interviewed Receiving award on stage Interview #2 Signing autograph Smiling for the camera Watching the show Interview #3 Talking to the press Newspaper article Backstage With fellow award winner Chang Hao Another sitting in the audience Posing Another on stage receiving award The stage while Michelle recieves award Receiving the Billie Jean King Contribution Award at the Women's Sports Foundation's Annual Salute to Women in Sports--October 15, 2007 Meeting Sheryl Crow on the pink carpet Posing with Billie Jean King and Sheryl Crow Talking with Billie Jean King and Sheryl Crow Receiving the award from Billie Jean King Getty Images pictures - Arrival on Pink Carpet (8) Getty Images pictures - Receiving the award (5) Wireimage.com thumbnails (5) filmmagic.com pictures (9) Rex Features thumbnails (2) Globe Photos thumbnails (12) As part of the U.S. Presidential Delegation for the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China --October 1-3, 2007 At the Sports Experience Center opening, October 1 Being interviewed, October 3 Lighting the torch during the Opening Ceremony for the State Games of America--August 2, 2007 Lighting the torch Smiling after lighting the torch Being interviewed before ceremony Another interview before the ceremony White House's Luncheon honoring visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao--April 20, 2006 Smiling during the toast With President Bush Watching the toast Another watching toast Raising a glass Raising a glass during the toast Smiling Press conference - Withdrawing from Olympics--February 12, 2006: WireImage thumbnails (15) GettyImages (26) Press conference after first Olympic practice--February 11, 2006: Getty Images (11) WireImage thumbnails (17) Olympic Opening Ceremonies--February 10, 2006: With Vonetta Flowers before marching Sitting with Vonetta Flowers With Laura Bush and US FS team Yet another with Laura Bush & US FS Team Waving while marching in Looking proud, with Bode Miller looking on Waving, standing next to Bode Miller Entire US Team Marching in Looking up while in the audience Closeup Another closeup With Johnny Weir, Melissa Gregory, and Denis Petukhov before the Opening Ceremony Press conference after USFS test skate--January 27, 2006: Gesturing with hands Smiling Big smile More smiling Looking serious Recounting her test skate Laughing Another Waving Talking with the press Surrounded by press From the side of the podium WireImage.com thumbnails (7) Getty images (6) Talking with the press at Marshalls US FS Showcase--Dec. 10, 2005 Being slimed at the CCTV-Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Honors in Beijing, China--September 2005 Official Launch for the CA Governor's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports--June 10, 2005 Addressing crowd with Tony Hawk and Julie Foudy Riding bike #1 Riding bike #2 Council Board members on stage Another of the members on stage With Julie Foudy introducing the athletes With jump rope DaddyB's pictures (5) Grand Opening of East West Ice Palace--May 16, 2005 With Artesia mayor Larry Nelson, and Dominic Ng, chairman, president and CEO of EastWest Bank, as the ribbon is cut Slapping a puck around with the LA King's Luc Robitlle Another with hockey player Luc Robitlle Laughing when missing the puck A young boy peeks over the boards as the media interviews Michelle Skating on new rink Bowing to crowd on new rink Followed by members of the media 7 pictures from opening (3 with Michelle, 1 of a sign) Posing with Luc Robitlle Skating Stepping onto the ice Trying to hit puck Pictures from East West Ice Palace's site Visiting Maxxis tires headquarters in Georgia--April 18, 2005 Nationals post LP press conference--Jan. 15, 2005 Smiling Gesturing Visiting Detroit Skating Club for a skating clinic--Nov. 12, 2004 Having some fun with the kids in attendance as she is introduced With clinic participants Speaking to the kids in the clinic Teaching some skills to the kids Kids skating with Michelle More skating with the kids Intense stare Vicky458's pictures Laughing while talking with the media before Campbells International FS Classic--Sept. 30, 2004 Presenting with Brad Johnson, one of the SAMMY award winners--June 29, 2004 Recipients of the Citizenship Through Sports Award--June 13, 2004 Receiving USOC Sportswoman of the Year at Boston COI--April 4, 2004 With USFSA president, Chuck Foster, and the USOC Vice President, Paul George Another with Chuck Foster and Paul George Receiving the USOC Sportswoman of the Year award from USOC VP Paul George Tracy Marks Boston Pictures Worlds press conferences--March 2004 Post Long Program press conference--Mar. 27, 2004 Talking Smiling After press conference Pre competition press conference--Mar. 22, 2004 At press conference Talking Smiling Nationals press conferences--January 2004 Post Short program press conference--Jan. 8, 2004 Smiling Another smile Listening Closeup Pre competition press conference--Jan 6, 2003 ABC's Primetime Preview Weekend at California Adventures--September 5, 2003 Waving in the parade With Donald Duck in the parade Sitting in a chair Closeup Smiling Posing for the camera Talking with a radio station Judging the reality competition Listening to the reality contestants Grace's pictures Matt's pictures @ Startedbyamouse.com Corbon's pictures UCIgirl posing with Michelle DailyCeleb.com pictures (8 pictures) Wireimage.com thumbnails (9 pictures) Globe Photos thumbnails (4 pictures) Hong Kong Disney tourism promotion--August 16-19, 2003 Reading with a child in Hong Kong Laughing while reading to the kids Having fun with the kids Goofing around Small picture of Michelle reading to the children Spiral on the ice on 8/18 With Mickey & Minnie Mouse after skating on 8/18 "Decade of Brilliance" USFSA banquet --May 10, 2003 Accepting the 2003 Skating magazine Readers' Choice Skater of the Year Award Holding the award during John LeFevre's speech With The Readers' Choice Award Signing autographs before the dinner With Governor's School of Art students Laughing with Carol Heiss Jenkins Another with Carol Heiss Jenkins Teary eyed while thanking her "team" Posing with a fan after the ceremony Worlds long program press conference--March 29, 2003 Top three ladies in the press conference With coach at the press conference Another with Scott Williams at the press conference Laughing at the press conference Kathy Goedeken's pictures including: Listening to a question With Coach Scott Williams Top 3 ladies With Elena Sokolova Worlds short program press conference--March 28, 2003 Kathy Goedeken's pictures including: Smiling Gesturing Another smile Yes, another smile Laughing More laughter With Elena Sokolova At "Finding Our Families, Finding Ourselves" exhibit unveiling--February 10, 2003 With Joe Torre and Carlos Santana Sitting with Joe Torre Tapestry that displays Michelle and her grandfather With other key participants of the exhibit Signing commemorative poster next to CA governor Being interiewed Talking to the media Wireimage.com thumbnails (10 pictures) Getty pictures Smiling With California govenor With other exhibit participants Globe pictures Closeup Smiling In front of easel Sitting behind Carlos Santana Hong Kong Disney on Ice Jungle Book Tour promotion--December 3 and 4, 2002 Spin--FOG Falling leaf--FOG Spiral--FOG Bowing--FOG Waving Talking after the program Surrounded by cast members With "jungle animal" from the cast On the ice with Mickey, Minnie, and the cast Teaching kids Skating with kids Helping student with jumps Skating with students Surrounded by students Signing autographs for students on Dec. 4 At the American Chamber of Commerce luncheon on December 4 With Walt Disney International Asia Pacific President Jon Niermann at the luncheon on December 4 Toly's pictures La Ah's pictures Skate America long program press conference--October 26, 2002 Skate America long program press conference #2--October 26, 2002 Skate America post short program press conference--October 24, 2002 Pre competition Skate America press conference--October 23, 2002 Answering questions for local news--October 23, 2002 ABC's Primetime Preview Weekend at California Adventures--August 24, 2002 Corbon's pictures Grace's pictures Wireimage.com thumbnails (10 pictures) At the Teen Choice Awards--August 8, 2002 On stage, accepting the Choice Female Athlete Award Laughing on the red carpet Having fun on the red carpet Another on the red carpet Smaller version Walking on the red carpet Smaller version Signing autographs for American Idol cast With American Idol cast on the red carpet Posing backstage with the surfboard award she won With surfboard Smaller version Backstage Smaller version Holding surfboard backstage Smaller version Smiling with surfboard backstage Smaller version Closeup backstage Smiling backstage Another holding surfboard Striking a pose backstage Having more fun backstage Closeup with surfboard Smiling while holding up surfboard Smaller version Wireimage.com thumbnails (74 pictures) Accepting the 2002 Skating magazine Readers' Choice Skater of the Year Award--July 6, 2002 Unveiling the "Passion to Skate" exhibit at the World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame--July 6, 2002 Michelle and Dick Button looking under the curtain at their glass sculpture The two skaters untying the ribbon unveiling the sculpture Michelle and Dick Button posing with the sculpture The glass sculpture of Michelle and Dick Button Being interviewed by a local TV station Wall with a life-sized 3-D cutout of Michelle's spiral The wall dedicated to Michelle with childhood and competitive photos, quotations and biographical info Photos of both skaters receiving the Sullivan Award Two photos from the event Prior to COI in in Colorado Springs on July 6, Kwan and Button were recognized by the USFSA for winning the Sullivan Award Visiting the Chaska FSC, the Chevy "Skate to Salt Lake Sweepstakes" winner--June 28, 2002 Skating after the Chaska skating clinic Singing an autograph for a Chaska FSC member With a young member of the club With Chaska Mayor Bob Roepke Smiling at a fan With the welcome basket and club sweatshirt In a group photo with the Chaska FSC members Club members watching as Michelle demonstrates a move Skaters gathering around Michelle during the clinic In the reception room At the Korbel Celebration of Olympic Champions--April 22, 2002 With Apolo Anton Ohno and Heidi Klum Posing with Apolo Anton Ohno and Heidi Klum Joking around with Sarah Hughes and Brian Boitano Leaning on Brian Boitano's shoulder, with Sarah Hughes Talking with Sarah Hughes and Brian Boitano Laughing, with Apolo Anton Ohno and Heidi Klum More pictures from WireImages.com (thumbnails only) amethystbatgirl's screen captures Receiving an Eva Cassidy Gold Record--April 11, 2002 Being presented the Gold record by Blix Street Records President Bill Straw Holding the Gold record, with Eva's parents and Bill Straw Smiling, holding the Gold record, with Barbara and Hugh Cassidy and Bill Straw With Eva's family, Bill Straw, and the Gold record The Sullivan Award presentation banquet--April 9, 2002 Smiling at the Sullivan Award presentation banquet Larger version of above picture Posing with Sullivan award Standing next to her Sullivan award Holding her Sullivan award, with Dick Button With Dick Button at the award ceremony The 5 Sullivan finalists (from left to right): Mark Prior, Natalie Coughlin, Sean Townsend, Michelle, and Alan Webb With Sean Townsend Closeup On stage Posing wth the four other finalists Smiling for the camera Standing next to her award Signing autographs Signing more autographs Posing for pictures Looking down Disney World parade--April 5, 2002 Putting her hands and skates into cement renaem131's pictures of page 1 and page 2 Olympic Closing Ceremonies--February 24, 2002 Waving as she enters the stadium Walking in with other US team members Surrounded by bobsled medalists Olympic Opening Ceremonies--February 8, 2002 Thumbs up More thumbs up Waving a flag Smiling Waving Excited while walking in Smaller version Same as above On the giant video screen at the stadium US Team walking into stadium Pre ceremonies interview #1 Pre ceremonies interview #2 Pre ceremonies interview #3 Pre ceremonies interview #4 Pre ceremonies interview #5 Pre ceremonies interview #6 Walking in the opening ceremonies #1 Walking in the opening ceremonies #2 Walking in the opening ceremonies #3 US Ladies FS team press conference--February 8, 2002 Smiling Answering questions The US ladies FS team Sarah, Michelle, and Sasha in press conference With Sasha at press conference Looking up Smaller version Under the Olympic rings Smaller version With President Bush--February 8, 2002 Meeting before Opening Ceremonies Posing with President Bush Smiling Smaller version Same as above Standing behind the president, with other US athletes Checking in to the Olympics--February 6, 2002 Trying on jacket Looking at jacket Smiling wearing jacket With FS Team Leader Charlie Cyr & Gale Tanger Carrying the Olympic Torch--January 15, 2002 On the shuttle bus With fellow torch bearer, Shiri Gumbiner Carrying the torch Waving Side view Closeup Smiling Lighting the next torch Handing off the flame Nationals pre-event press conference--January 8, 2002 Grand Prix Final post long program #1 press conference--December 16, 2001 Posing with CMN kids at Barbie launch party--November 19, 2001 With CMN kids at Barbie launch party--November 19, 2001 Holding the Barbie doll at the launch--November 19, 2001 Skate Canada short program press conference--November 2, 2001 Smaller version Top three ladies at Skate America post long program press conference--October 27, 2001 Skate America post long program press conference--October 27, 2001 Skate America Press Conference--October 25, 2001 At GWG press conference--September 4, 2001 With Frank at press conference--September 4, 2001 At the podium receiving 2001 Skating Magazine's Readers Choice Award--May 12, 2001 With the Readers Choice Award--May 12, 2001 At Worlds press conference--March 24, 2001 With Frank at Worlds press conference--March 24, 2001 Nationals press conference after long program--January 20, 2001 Nationals press conference #1--January 17, 2001 Nationals press conference #2--January 17, 2001 Nationals press conference #3--January 17, 2001 Nationals press conference #4--January 17, 2001 With Frank at Nationals press conference--January 17, 2001 Listening to a question at Nationals press conference--January 17, 2001 Answering questions at Nationals press conference--January 17, 2001 With the other medalists and Frank at Skate America press conference after long program--October 28, 2000 At the unveiling of her Madame Tussaud wax figure--July 11, 2000 Posing with the wax figure at the unveiling--July 11, 2000 With Frank at Nationals press conference after long program--February 12, 2000 Nationals press conference after long program--February 12, 2000 Another from Nationals press conference after long program--February 12, 2000 With coach at Nationals press conference after long program--February 12, 2000 With coach at Nationals press conference after short program--February 11, 2000 Nationals press conference after short program--February 11, 2000 Nationals press conference #1--February 9, 2000 Nationals press conference #2--February 9, 2000 Smiling at Nationals press conference--February 9, 2000 Skate America press conference after ladies short--October 29, 1999 Skate America Press Conference #1--October 28, 1999 Skate America Press Conference #2--October 28, 1999 Skate America Press Conference #3--October 28, 1999 Cutting the ribbon at the opening of a health center--August 26, 1999 At 1999 Worlds press conference--March 1999 Nationals press conference #1--February 9, 1999 Nationals press conference #2--February 9, 1999 Nationals press conference #3--February 9, 1999 Nationals press conference #4--February 9, 1999 Nationals press conference #5--February 9, 1999 Nationals press conference #6--February 9, 1999 Nationals press conference #7--February 9, 1999 Nationals press conference #8--February 9, 1999 Nationals press conference #9--February 9, 1999 With Frank at Nationals press conference--February 9, 1999 Laughing at Nationals press conference--February 9, 1999 Michelle surfing the Internet (big...warning, long wait)--November 9, 1998 Michelle surfing the Internet (thumbnail)--November 9, 1998 With her sister and mother at the 1998 Women's Sports Foundation Awards--October 19, 1998 At 1998 WSF Annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards--October 19, 1998 At 1998 WSF Annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards dinner--October 19, 1998 Smiling at the news conference that announced she was the WSF Sportswoman of the Year--October 19, 1998 At news conference for the WSF Sportswoman of the Year--October 19, 1998 Interview before Grand Slam (first with new haircut)--September 25, 1998 Getting her diploma!--September 17, 1998 At Goodwill Games press conference--July 29, 1998 Accepting 1998 Skating Magazine's Readers Choice Award--May 8, 1998 Presenting Olympic jacket to the president--April 29, 1998 At the White House--April 29, 1998 At Michelle Kwan Day, courtesy of Dante--March 7, 1998 Another from MK Day, courtesy of Dante--March 7, 1998 Waving during Michelle Kwan Day!--March 7, 1998 Getting the car she won for receiving the most 6.0s at '98 Nationals--January 10, 1998 With the car she won for receiving the most 6.0s at Nationals--January 10, 1998 Being awarded the keys for the car she won for receiving the most 6.0s at Nationals--January 10, 1998 Sitting in the car she won for receiving the most 6.0s at Nationals--January 10, 1998 With Coach at Nagano Olympic News Conference Smiling During a News Conference at Nagano Olympics At Titanic premiere with Kerri Strug--December 17, 1997 Last Updated June 7, 2009 Back to Multimedia / Links to Other Photo Pages Photo © Leah Adams