She joyfully declared, “Christmas came early,” celebrating the arrival of her second daughter.
LOS ANGELES — Michelle Kwan, who has won two Olympic medals, shared the joyful news of her second child’s birth through an Instagram post on Friday.
The former figure skating star for Team USA revealed her newborn daughter’s name as Della Rose Kwan.
“The moment I held her, my heart instantly doubled in size, and seeing my older daughter meet her baby sister brought tears to my eyes,” she expressed.
Kwan opened up about her struggles with infertility, sharing how becoming a mother once seemed like an unattainable dream after years of trying. She described both of her daughters as miracles.
“After more than ten years of hope, it’s still hard to believe this moment has become a reality,” she reflected. “As an Olympian, I’ve tested my body’s limits and been amazed by its strength—but nurturing another life has left me in even greater awe. There were times of frustration over the lack of control—a humbling lesson that fertility is something we can’t fully command.”
The five-time world champion and two-time Olympic medalist’s post ended with words of encouragement to families dealing with infertility.
“I know what you’re going through and I’m hoping you feel loved and supported in every way as you navigate this journey,” she wrote.
Kwan retired from figure skating in 2006 and is tied with Maribel Vinson for the all-time National Championship record, with both athletes having nine wins. She was also the second ever figure skater to win the prestigious Sullivan Award in 2001 after Dick Button did in 1949.
She also served as the United States Ambassador to Belize from 2022 to 2025.
