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Dorothy Stuart Hamill (born July 26, 1956) is a retired American figure skater. She is the 1976 Olympic champion and 1976 World champion in ladies' singles. Early life [ edit ]
It has been more than 30 years since a 19-year-old Dorothy Hamill captured America’s heart — and an Olympic gold medal — as the queen of figure skating. Now, she’s finally ready to tell the story...
Jun 6, 2024 · Dorothy Hamill, American figure skater who won the gold medal for women’s figure skating in the 1976 Olympic Winter Games in Innsbruck, Austria. She is also known for her haircut, which was widely imitated, and for a skating spin known as the Hamill camel.
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Apr 10, 2024 · Explore the life of figure-skating legend Dorothy Hamill, winner of both Olympic gold and a Daytime Emmy, at Biography.com.
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Aug 3, 2022 · Learn about the life and career of Dorothy Hamill, the U.S. gold medalist in women's figure skating at the 1976 Winter Olympics. Discover how she became a skating legend, a professional star, a producer, and a breast cancer advocate.
Ice skater Dorothy Hamill’s gold-medal winning performance at Innsbruck 1976 earned her a permanent place in the hearts of her fellow Americans. And almost four decades later her own love affair with the ice remains undimmed.
Oct 3, 2007 · When Dorothy Hamill won Olympic gold in 1976 with her trademark spin, the “Hamill Camel,” she inspired millions. But behind that sparkling smile was a life of heartache.
