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Kimmie Meissner won the 2006 World Championships, making her the first American female singles skater to win the title since Michelle Kwan in 2003. She outskated both Sasha Cohen and Irina Slutskaya, who were the favorites going into the competition. Meissner's victory was a significant achievement, as she was only 16 years old at the time and was competing against more experienced skaters.