World Figure Skating Championships

VAN2001032416 - 24 MARCH 2001 - VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: Michelle Kwan of the USA performs a flawless ladies free skate, the last event of the World Figure Skating Championships, with Russia's Irina Slutskaya the only serious challenger up next at Vancouver's GM Place, March 24, 2001. Kwan edges Slutskaya for gold. rlw/hr/H. Ruckemann UPI