Michelle Kline

Michelle Lynn Kline (born 8 November 1968) is a former American female speed skater.[1] She competed at the 1992 Winter Olympics and 1994 Winter Olympics representing United States.[2][3]

Michelle Kline
Personal information
Full nameMichelle Lynn Kline
NationalityAmerican
Born (1968-11-08) November 8, 1968
Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States
Sport
Country United States
SportSpeed skating

Just prior to the 1992 Winter Olympics (which was also her first Olympic event), she met with an accident in 1991 causing severe major injuries to her ribs and lungs along with other members when they were engaged in a trip from Chicago to Milwaukee.[4] However, she recovered from the major injuries and was able to participate at the 1992 Winter Olympics.[5][6]

References
  1. "Michelle Kline - SpeedSkatingStats.com". www.speedskatingstats.com. Retrieved 2018-01-07.
  2. "Michelle KLINE - Olympic Speed skating | United States of America". International Olympic Committee. 2016-06-17. Retrieved 2018-01-07.
  3. "Speed Skating - Michelle Kline (United States)". www.the-sports.org. Retrieved 2018-01-07.
  4. HARVEY, RANDY (1991-12-23). "Kline's Success: It's a Mini-Miracle on Ice : Speedskating: She qualifies for four Olympic events. Six months ago, she barely survived auto crash". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2018-01-07.
  5. "Michelle Kline Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18. Retrieved 2018-01-07.
  6. Janofsky, Michael (1991-12-23). "SPEED SKATING; A Team of Veterans And a Quick Healer". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-01-07.
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