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2002: Michelle Kwan Skates an Emotional Farewell

Two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan never captured that elusive gold, but at the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, she certainly captured hearts. After finishing in third behind fellow American Sarah Hughes and Russia's Irina Slutskaya, Kwan took to the ice for what would be her final Olympic skate: a stunning exhibition routine set to "Fields of Gold," which moved both Kwan and the audience to tears. She finished her career four years later with nine US Championships and five World Championship titles.