Figure Skater Michelle Kwan Welcomes First Child, A Daughter

Michelle Kwan is a mom!

The 41-year-old Olympic figure skater revealed the happy news that she had delivered a healthy baby girl in the new year.

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Michelle revealed she named her daughter, Kalista Belle Kwan in a sweet post on Instagram.

“I’m overjoyed and tears of happiness are streaming down my face as I share the news of the arrival of Kalista Belle Kwan!” she wrote, introducing her baby to fans.

Michelle added, “I’ve always wanted to be a mom and, to me, she’s a perfect miracle. I had a hard time picturing what she might look like yet it seems like she’s been in my life forever. This has been a challenging journey to motherhood (not to mention a very long labor!!!) and I’m glad I never gave up.”

She also sent her “best to all the mom’s out there (as we all know, moms rule the world!). And, I wish anyone trying to conceive in any which way (ivf, iui, surrogacy, adoption and naturally) all the success and love. You’re not alone on this path and I’m pulling for you 🙏🏼.”

See Kalista‘s first photo on Michelle‘s Instagram here!

Michelle, who won an Olympic silver medal in 1998 and bronze in 2002, was previously married to Coast Guard lieutenant Clay Pell from 2013 until 2017.