2001 Worlds Champion Michelle Kwan (ABC) | U.S. Anthem & Beautiful World Exhibition

Summary: The video opens with highlights from the medal ceremony following the ladies' competition at the 2001 World Championships in Vancouver. Viewers see newly crowned champion Michelle Kwan standing atop the podium during the American national anthem, accompanied by silver medallist Irina Slutskaya and bronze medallist Sarah Hughes. The ceremony underscores the significance of Kwan's achievement: after trailing Slutskaya throughout much of the season, she reclaimed the world title and successfully defended her championship for the first time in her career. The broadcast then includes reflections from Kwan on legacy, excellence, and her desire to give back to the sport before transitioning into her exhibition performance. The second half of the video features Kwan's exhibition performance from the Champions Gala, skated to "Beautiful World" by Sumi Jo. Introduced by Peggy Fleming as an athlete who continues to thrive under immense pressure, Kwan delivers a graceful and heartfelt performance in a gold costume befitting the newly crowned world champion. The program emphasizes her renowned artistry and emotional connection to the music, providing a celebratory conclusion to a week in which she captured her fourth World Championship title and became the first four-time world champion since Katarina Witt. --- VHS60fps, American coverage (Peggy Fleming, Terry Gannon). The 2001 World Figure Skating Championships were held at the GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from March 17 to 25. --- Chapters 00:00 Michelle Kwan's Fourth World Title 00:15 U.S. Anthem & Victory Ceremony 02:16 Michelle Kwan Interview 02:47 Peggy Fleming Reflects on Kwan 03:13 Beautiful World Exhibition Performance --- #figureskating #フィギュアスケート #eiskunstlauf #фигурноекатание #피겨스케이팅 #pattinaggioartistico #patinageartistique #patinaçãoartística