Who won the 1996 Ice Skating Gold medal for the US? 
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That would be Michelle Kwan, who won the ladies singles competition at the 1996 Winter Olympics held in  Nagano, Japan.  She was the first American woman to win the Olympic Ladies Singles Gold Medal since Dorothy Hamill in 1976.  Kwan was also the youngest ever ladies singles champion at the age of 16, and also won the Figure Skating World Championships in 1993, 1994 and 1998. 
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What other awards did she win? 
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Yes indeed, Michelle Kwan won numerous other awards and medals in addition to the  Olympic gold medal.  These included 5 World Championships, 3 World Junior Championships, 10 United States National Championships, and 10 Four Continents Championships.  In all, she won a total of 77 national and international titles during her illustrious skating career.  Kwan also received many prestigious awards and honors, including the World Fame Award in 1998 and the exceptional Slava  Krampach Award in 2000.  The legendary Romanian Olympic skater, who emigrated to the US in the 1960s, was a huge influence on Kwan's skating style.  She received the Walt Disney World Award in 2009, given to those who have made a lasting contribution to the world of sports.  Michelle Kwan was also honored by the International Olympic Committee in 2012 with the Olympic Order, the highest honor the IOC can bestow upon an Olympic athlete.    In addition to her successful career in skating, Michelle Kwan is a powerful and eloquent spokesperson on behalf of the importance of physical fitness, and has appeared on numerous public service announcements calling for increased exercise among young people, especially girls and minorities.  Michelle Kwan has also been active as a national spokesperson on behalf of UNICEF, the international children's charity. 
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What was the most prestigious award she ever won? 
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Michelle Kwan was of course awarded the Olympic gold medal for ladies singles at the 1996  Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, which is certainly one of the most prestigious awards in international sports.   However, the World Fame Award in 1998, given by a panel of celebrities, music superstars, renowned directors and media  opinion leaders, was regarded even by Kwan herself as the highest imaginable honor.  The Walt Disney World  Exercise Is Fun Award created by that legendary media giant in 2009 was also regarded by most observers as one of  the most prestigious awards in American sports, as it is given to individuals who have made a significant and positive  contribution to the field of physical fitness.    The level of achievement and accomplishment by Michelle Kwan in international figure skating was truly  exalted, and her list of prestigious awards and honors reflects this fact.  Her strong character, positive attitude, kindness,  and sense of sportsmanship also contributed to her being a most honored and esteemed figure in sports. 
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Did she win a Teen Choice Award? 
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Yes, Michelle Kwan won an MTV Teen Choice Award for Choice Female Athlete in 1999.  This award  is given out to athletes who have made a significant impact on the world of sports, and who are especially popular with the teenage demographic.  Kwan was the first ladies figure skater to win this prestigious award, which is given out annually at the MTV Video Music Awards ceremonies.  She also won the award in 2000, 2001, and 2002.
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Who won the 1996 Ice Skating Gold medal for the US? 
human
That would be Michelle Kwan, who won the ladies singles competition at the 1996 Winter Olympics held in  Nagano, Japan.  She was the first American woman to win the Olympic Ladies Singles Gold Medal since Dorothy Hamill in 1976.  Kwan was also the youngest ever ladies singles champion at the age of 16, and also won the Figure Skating World Championships in 1993, 1994 and 1998. 
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What other awards did she win? 
human
Yes indeed, Michelle Kwan won numerous other awards and medals in addition to the  Olympic gold medal.  These included 5 World Championships, 3 World Junior Championships, 10 United States National Championships, and 10 Four Continents Championships.  In all, she won a total of 77 national and international titles during her illustrious skating career.  Kwan also received many prestigious awards and honors, including the World Fame Award in 1998 and the exceptional Slava  Krampach Award in 2000.  The legendary Romanian Olympic skater, who emigrated to the US in the 1960s, was a huge influence on Kwan's skating style.  She received the Walt Disney World Award in 2009, given to those who have made a lasting contribution to the world of sports.  Michelle Kwan was also honored by the International Olympic Committee in 2012 with the Olympic Order, the highest honor the IOC can bestow upon an Olympic athlete.    In addition to her successful career in skating, Michelle Kwan is a powerful and eloquent spokesperson on behalf of the importance of physical fitness, and has appeared on numerous public service announcements calling for increased exercise among young people, especially girls and minorities.  Michelle Kwan has also been active as a national spokesperson on behalf of UNICEF, the international children's charity. 
assistant
What was the most prestigious award she ever won? 
human
Michelle Kwan was of course awarded the Olympic gold medal for ladies singles at the 1996  Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, which is certainly one of the most prestigious awards in international sports.   However, the World Fame Award in 1998, given by a panel of celebrities, music superstars, renowned directors and media  opinion leaders, was regarded even by Kwan herself as the highest imaginable honor.  The Walt Disney World  Exercise Is Fun Award created by that legendary media giant in 2009 was also regarded by most observers as one of  the most prestigious awards in American sports, as it is given to individuals who have made a significant and positive  contribution to the field of physical fitness.    The level of achievement and accomplishment by Michelle Kwan in international figure skating was truly  exalted, and her list of prestigious awards and honors reflects this fact.  Her strong character, positive attitude, kindness,  and sense of sportsmanship also contributed to her being a most honored and esteemed figure in sports. 
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Did she win a Teen Choice Award? 
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Michelle Kwan in fact received the Teen Choice Award for Female Athlete in 1996, in recognition of her Olympic  gold medal feat in Ladies Singles Figure Skating at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games.  The Teen Choice Award is  given by the Fox television network and is voted for by young people and fans in the US.  The wide media coverage  given to Michelle Kwan's win at the 1996 Olympics, and to her many other international skating victories, contributed  greatly to her popularity among young people and she was chosen for this special honor in recognition of her overall  achievements and positive influence on young people.
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