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Sunday, January 23, 2011

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Biography for
Michelle Kwan More at IMDbPro »Date of Birth
7 July 1980, Torrance, California, USA

Birth Name
Michelle Wing-Shan Kwan

Nickname
Shelley, Shelle

Height
5' 2" (1.57 m)

Mini Biography
Michelle Kwan was born in Torrance, California on July 7, 1980. She is the youngest of three children. Her parents are Danny and Estella, who moved to the U.S. from China in the 1970's. Her brother's name is Ron, and her sister's name is Karen. Michelle started skating when she was five after watching her brother play hockey. She started competing at age seven. In 1991 at age eleven, Michelle and her sister moved to Lake Arrowhead, California to train more seriously. They shared a cabin there called the Debi Thomas Teepe. Michelle competed in her first nationals at age twelve. She won the silver at thirteen and fourteen. She won nationals at age 15 along with the worlds that year too. The next season she won the silver at nationals and worlds. The season after she won every competetion, except for the 1998 Olympics, she won the silver there. She has won Nationals every year since 1998, and has won the worlds in 1998, 2000, 2001. She attends UCLA.
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Trade Mark
Performs an inside to outside edge spiral in her programs

Trivia
Named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World 2000.

Winner of silver medal in Women's Figure Skating during the 1998 Winter Olympics.

Father, Danny, mother, Estella, older brother, Ron, older sister, Karen

Sister is also a skater.

Her book is "The Winning Attitude: What it Takes to be a Champion."

Chinese name is Kwan Wing Shan.

Is claustrophobic.

Spokesperson for Children's Miracle Network.

Gold Medal, 2000 US National Figure Skating Championships
Silver Medal, 1999 World Figure Skating Championships
Gold Medal, 1999 US National Figure Skating Championships
Gold Medal, 1998 World Figure Skating Championships
Gold Medal, 1998 US National Figure Skating Championships
Silver Medal, 1997 World Figure Skating Championships
Silver Medal, 1997 US National Figure Skating Championships
Gold Medal, 1996 World Figure Skating Championships
Gold Medal, 1996 US National Figure Skating Championships
Silver Medal, 1995 US National Figure Skating Championships

Silver Medal, 1994 US National Figure Skating Championships

Gold Medal, 1994 World Junior Figure Skating Championships
Always wears a gold dragon necklace given to her by her grandmother.
Gold Medal, 2001 World Figure Skating Championships.
Gold Medal, 2001 US National Figure Skating Championships.
Sister Karen graduated from Boston University, interned with Vera Wang.
Was the National Campaign chair for the American Library Association's Teen Read Week Oct 17-23 1999

Has a wax statue of herself at The New York Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum.

She has her own scholarship, Chevrolet/Michelle Kwan R.E.W.A.R.D.S Scholarship program. It awards $5,000 dollars to 10 student athletes.
Was an award presenter at the 2000 Cover Girl Volunteerism Awards.

Won the bronze medal at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.
Is the most decorated figure skater, male or female, in US history.
Has earned more perfect 6.0 scores in competition than any figure skater in the world.

April 9, 2002, Michelle Kwan became only the second figure skater in history to win the James E. Sullivan Award which is given to one amateur athlete per year.

She is the new spokesperson for Walt Disney World.

She recently left her hand and skate impressions in a cement block which will be in Walt Disney World.

Hallmark made a snowglobe with a figurine of her in it.

April 20, 2002 won the Nick Kids Choice Award for Favorite Female Athlete

She received a Gold Record after the late Eva Cassidy's "Songbird" reached gold, Michelle had skated to her version of Fields of Gold which brought a lot of attention to the CD which might have gone unnoticed otherwise.
She can be seen in the movie "Sorority Girls" while one of the lead characters is reading a newspaper. The article the character is reading is about Michelle winning her 4th World Championship title, there is a picture of her.

The t-shirt she sold on ebay went for $4,850 which was the highest price of any of the t-shirts that were auctioned off.

She won the 2002 Kid's & Teens Choice Award for favorite female athlete

6 time winner of the "Skater of the Year" Award by Skating Magazine.

5 time winner of the USOC Female Figure Skater of the Year.
1998 Women's Sports Foundation Individual Sportswomen of the Year.
Awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Sports by the The Chinese American Museum
Winner of 1997 Dial Award
Aug 4, 2002 won the Teen Choice Award for Favorite Female Athlete.
She was a finalist for the Sullivan Award in '96
Won her 7th U.S. national title (2003)
Gold Medal, 2003 World Figure Skating Championships
12 time winner of USOC Athlete of the month. That is the record for male and female recipients.

7 time winner of the "Skater of the Year" Award by Skating Magazine. She has won the award so much that the magazine has offically renamed the award the "Michelle Kwan Trophy"

Won the gold at the 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001 & 2003 World Figure Skating Championships

Won the silver at the 1994 & 2002 Goodwill Games

Won the silver at the 1997, 1999 & 2002 World Figure Skating Championships

Parted ways with longtime coach, Frank Carroll, shortly before the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. She competed without a coach at those Games.

13 time winner of USOC Athlete of the month. That is the record for male and female recipients.
Michelle has won the Nick Kids Choice Award for Favorite Female Athlete twice in 2002 and 2003
She is a spokesperson for Walt Disney World.

Won the gold medal at the 1996, 1998-2005 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships
Won the Silver Medal at the 1994, 1995, and 1997 US National Figure Skating Championships
Became an aunt on 2 March 2004 when sister Karen gave birth to Olivia Colett Oppegard.
Received the "Citizenship Thru Sports Alliance Award" on 23 June 2004 in Dallas, Texas.
She was added to Compton's Encyclopedia 2004 edition in the Notable People's section.

Is a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority.
Won the bronze medal at the 2004 Worlds
Former boyfriend Brad Ference is a hockey player for the New Jersey Devils

Attended UCLA
Graduated from the University of Denver as a political science major and an international studies minor (2009).
Younger sister of Karen Kwan.
Where Are They Now
(August 2003) Michelle has returned to UCLA and is taking a few summer classes.

(February 2006) She is in Turin for the 2006 Olympics Games, but she had to withdraw due to a groin injury

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michelle kwan

Saturday, January 22, 2011

luca toni pictures

Luca Toni, (born 26 May 1977 in Pavullo nel Frignano, Modena) is an Italian World Cup-winning footballer who is currently playing for Serie A club Juventus.[2] He has had successful spells at top clubs such as Palermo, Fiorentina, Bayern Munich and Roma. Toni is highly regarded for his goal scoring ability as can be seen by his prolific goals to games ratio at many of his clubs.

His style is at times seen as being unorthodox, however his strength and power have seen him become one of Serie A's most lethal finishers of the past decade. As well as the medals he has collected he has also won several individual honours including the Capocannonieri for the 2005–06 season in which he scored 31 goals
[edit] Early career
Toni started his professional career at Modena. This was followed by a number of seasons spent around Serie B and Serie C1 with teams such as Empoli, Fiorenzuola and Lodigiani. After a Serie B season with Treviso in 1999, he moved to Vicenza Calcio, playing in Serie A for the first time. He then moved to Brescia Calcio, playing for two seasons alongside Roberto Baggio. Palermo
In 2003 he agreed to join ambitious Serie B club Palermo, being one of the main factors behind the winning team campaign that brought the Rosanero back to Serie A after over 30 years, thanks to a record 30 goals scored during the season. He consequently gained his first cap for the Italian national team in a friendly match 18 August 2004 lost 2–0 to Iceland in Reykjavík which also marked Marcello Lippi's debut at the helm of the azzurri.
In the following season, Toni confirmed his prolificity by scoring an impressive 20 goals in Palermo's first Serie A campaign, leading the Sicilian club to a historical first qualification to the UEFA Cup.

[edit] Fiorentina
Toni's move to Fiorentina was marked by controversy as the fans dubbed him a traitor for his departure.
During his first season in Florence he scored an incredible 31 goals, making him one of the most prolific Serie A strikers of all time (the most goals ever scored in a season being 35), this was the first time in 50 years that a Serie A player had scored more than 30 goals. His goal scoring ability brought Fiorentina to heights never seen since the late 1990s when Gabriel Batistuta was playing for them. They clinched 4th spot and qualified for the Champions League.
However, this league position was revoked in the courts during the Calciopoli scandal. Italian courts recognized Fiorentina as culpable of shady dealings and convicted them to start the 2006–07 season with a 19 point deduction. Toni expressed his desire to leave the team several times during the summer to the press, but was eventually convinced by club president Andrea Della Valle to stay and help the club overcome its unfavourable position.

The following season was plagued by injury, limiting Toni's goals to a less considerable, albeit impressive 16 goals. This was Luca Toni's final season at the Florence club, as they agreed to sell him to Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich. Before he left, Toni promised Della Valle not to sign for any big Italian clubs, which is believed to be the main reason he went to Germany.
[edit] Bayern Munich
On 30 May 2007, Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed that Toni had signed a four year contract with the club after agreeing to a deal worth €11 million with Fiorentina. On 7 June Toni was presented at a Bayern Munich press conference along with fellow new signing Franck Ribéry.[5] Toni was given the jersey number nine.

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luca toni

Friday, January 21, 2011

Gina Carano pics biography

Date of Birth:
Gina Joy Carano was born on April 16, 1982, in Dallas County, Texas.
MMA Organization:
Strikeforce
Training Camp
Carano now trains out of Xtreme Couture gym in Las Vegas, which is run by UFC Hall of Fame fighter, Randy Couture.
The Face of Female MMA:
Gina Carano is the daugher of Glenn Carano and Dana Cason. Given that her father was the backup quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys from 1977-83 and started a season for the USFL’s Pittsburgh Maulers, one can’t be surprised to know that she became an outstanding athlete herself; it’s simply in her genes. But the fact that the woman they call “Conviction” became the most popular female mixed martial arts fighter in America sure wasn’t expected.
After all, female MMA is a relatively new thing.

Before Fighting:
Carano graduated from Trinity High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she helped lead her high school basketball team to a state championship. She also attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for three years as a psychology student.
Martial Arts Background:
Carano has a background in Muay Thai kickboxing, having trained under the legendary Master Toddy. She holds a professional record of 12-1-1 in Muay Thai, a striking style that emphasizes the use of the clinch, elbows, punches, kicks, and knees.
She made the transition over to MMA on June 10, 2006, defeating Leiticia Pestova by first round knockout.

Fighting Style:
Carano clearly prefers to stand up and strike with her adversaries, utilizing the Muay Thai kickboxing skills from her background. She is also an outstanding athlete that uses athleticism and strength to her advantage. Along with this, she hits hard.
Carano has improved her ground skills to the point that she defeated Tonya Evinger by rear naked choke in September of 2007. She also possesses solid takedown defense.
Interesting Facts:
When Carano and Julie Kedzie fought in February of 2007 on the Showtime Network, it was the first time that two females had appeared in a boxing or MMA fight on the network.
Carano served as a mentor to aspiring female kickboxers on the Oxygen reality television show, Fight Girls.
Carano fought in the first ever sanctioned female MMA bout in Nevada, defeating Rosie Sexton by TKO.
Carano is also known as “Crush” on the television show, American Gladiators

Gina Carano pics biography

Gina Carano

Friday, January 14, 2011

lily aldridge american model

Lily Aldridge (born November 15, 1985 in Los Angeles, California) is an American model
Personal life
Lily is the daughter of British artist Alan Aldridge[2] and Playboy Playmate of the month Laura Lyons.[3] [4] She was born at St Joseph's Hospital in Santa Monica, California.[5] Her siblings include photographer Miles Aldridge and fashion models Saffron and Ruby Aldridge.

On September 20, 2010, it was announced that Lily was engaged to Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill as reported by Us Magazine.[8] The couple have been together since 2007.

Career
At the age of 18, Aldridge appeared on the cover of the August 2003 Spanish Vogue. She also appeared in editorials for Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, and Elle Girl. She has also been featured in campaigns for Rocawear, Arden B., Shiatzy Chen, Bobbi Brown and Smashbox Cosmetics, Coach, JCrew, Charles David, Levi's, J Brand, Accessorize, and Velvet Tees.

In 2009, Aldridge walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show for the first time. She was then used in several campaigns for the company, and in 2010, Aldridge became a Victoria's Secret Angel. In January 2011, she appeared on the cover of the February issue of British GQ with Lindsay Ellingson, Erin Heatherton, and Candice Swanepoel.[10] In the same month, Aldridge appeared in an editorial for V Magazine with fellow angels Heatherton and Swanepoel.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

john newcombe old tennis players pics and photos

John David Newcombe, AO, OBE (born 23 May 1944 in Sydney, Australia) is a former World No. 1 tennis player.
Biography
He won seven Grand Slam singles titles, A natural athlete, Newcombe played several sports as a boy until devoting himself to tennis. He was the Australian junior champion in 1961, 1962, and 1963 and was a member of Australia's Davis Cup winning team in 1964. He won his first Grand Slam title in 1965 by taking the Australian Championships doubles title with fellow Australian Tony Roche. That same year, the duo won the Wimbledon doubles title. They teamed to win the Australian doubles championship three more times, Wimbledon another four times and the US Championships in 1967, the French Championships in 1967, and the French Open in 1969. They won 12 Grand Slam titles, more than any other men's team in tennis history.

Newcombe's powerful serve and volley was the backbone of his attacking game. He frequently came up with a second-serve ace. He was the top ranked amateur in the world in 1967 according to Lance Tingay, although Rex Bellamy ranked him second behind Roy Emerson. As a professional, Newcombe was the joint world number one player in 1970 and 1971. In singles play, he was a two-time winner of the Australian Open, a three-time winner of Wimbledon, and a two-time winner of the US Open.

As a member of Lamar Hunt's World Championship Tennis professional tour group and the players' union, he was banned by the International Tennis Federation from competing in the 1972 Wimbledon Championships and he boycotted the event in 1973.

Newcombe was the last of the Australians who dominated tennis in the 1950s and 1960s. In his 1979 autobiography, Jack Kramer, the long-time tennis promoter and great player himself, included Newcombe in his list of the 21 greatest players of all time,[1] and also considered Newcombe to have the best second serve in tennis history.

Newcombe hosted the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games (Australian broadcast) for Channel 10.

Newcombe lives in a north shore suburb of Sydney, Australia. He is a republican.[2]

[edit] Distinctions
He served as President of the Association of Tennis Professionals in 1977 and 1978.
Overall, he won 26 Grand Slam major titles in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.
Newcombe and Rod Laver are the only players to ever win both the US Open and Wimbledon men's singles titles as an amateur and as a professional. The grass surfaces favored his game and the French Open's clay surface was the only major singles championship he never won. However, he did take the French doubles title on three occasions.
In 1986, his achievements were recognized with his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Still active in tennis, he was made captain of Australia's Davis Cup team in 1995.
He is an Australian Living Treasure.
He runs the John Newcombe Tennis Ranch & Tennis Academy in New Braunfels, Texas.
Notoriously, he was revealed to be President George W. Bush's drinking companion on the night of September 4, 1976, when he was charged with driving under the influence.[3] This controversy surfaced during the 2000 US Presidential Election.
He partners with Cliff Drysdale to develop the John Newcombe Estate & Country Club in New Braunfels, Texas

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