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Michelle Kwan - 1997 Worlds LP - Taj Mahal

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Michelle Kwan skates to her program themed "The Taj Mahal" with music from Maurice Jarre's "Lawrence of Arabia" and Fikret Amirov's "Gyulistan Bayati Shiraz." She was 4th after the short program and won the free skating portion of the competition of the even with this performance, but was only able to finish 2nd overall.

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Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: uhhden

Length: 10:13
Rating: 4.87
Views: 53387

Tags: Championships  figure  Kwan  Lausanne  long  Mahal  Michelle  program  skating  Switzerland  Taj  World  

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dannyradar (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
ive never liked any of her long programs. always boring and slow n wierd music. actually sasha cohens are the only long routines ive actually ever found interesting and good entertainment along with grace and beauty.
aaprato (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
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kristirulesice (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I would have had the long program: 1)Michelle, 2)Irina, 3)Tara
gayskatingfan (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
4. Tara was considered by some more advanced on the artistic side of skating by 98 then she was in 97. 5. Michelle skated after Tara here. At the olympics MK skated first and Tara drew near the end.
gayskatingfan (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
You are right, it is interesting. Some differences I would suggest: 1. Both were close 6-3 splits that could have gone either way. A matter of opinion. Remember Irina also took 3 1st place votes in the long program here also, so she took might have won the long at these worlds. 2. MK was reigning world champion here, advantage MK. Tara was reigning world champion in Nagano, advantage TL. 3. A triple-triple which Michelle did here might be valued more then a second triple lutz.
waddleduckie1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Shalom?!
MichelleKwanForever (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
not just skaters, in life. :)Perseverance! Putting life in a better perspective! :)
MichelleKwanForever (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I don't know about the Olympics, but according to the specialists, they said they saw a more "mature" skate from Michelle than Tara here at the Worlds long program!
BrownEyedGuy24 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Tara who? As far as the term "wannabe", that's what Tara's trying to be in Hollywood, while Michelle's a public diplomacy for the U.S. SHALOM
bunnyrabbit9999 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I'm fully aware that the Taj Mahal is a Muslim monument. More the reason NOT to wear the bindi, which is predominately Hindu. I stand by my belief that her costume was unattractive and poorly researched. While I appreciate her program, I am not gaga over it. Most skaters do try to coordinate their costumes to their programs, particularly if they have a theme. I simply am not fond of this particular costume. I'm surprised my view knotted up so many panties.

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