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John Anthony Curry, OBE (9 September 1949 – 15 April 1994) was a British figure skater. He was the 1976 European, World and Olympic Champion. He was noted for combining ballet and modern dance influences into his skating.
John Curry was an English figure skater who redefined the sport with his elegant balletic style. Known as “the Nureyev of the ice,” he won the gold medal at the 1976 Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria.
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Feb 26, 2021 · John Curry became the first British male to win figure skating gold at the Winter Olympics, with this mesmerising routine at Innsbruck 1976.Subscribe to our ...
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Apr 16, 1994 · John Curry, the elegant 1976 Olympic champion who infused figure skating with the possibilities of dance, died yesterday of an AIDS-related heart attack, his agent said. Mr. Curry was 44....
Mar 8, 2018 · John Curry waves to the crowd after winning the gold medal at the 1976 Olympics in Innsbruck. Photograph: Tony Duffy/Allsport. Curry went on to be voted 1976 BBC Sports...
Feb 28, 2022 · John Curry was a trailblazer who revolutionised figure skating with his elegant, balletic style and won the 1976 Olympic gold. He was also one of the first openly gay athletes in sport, facing hostility and scrutiny for his sexuality.
Feb 28, 2022 · Watch how John Curry revolutionised figure skating and sport with his talent, style and courage. Learn about his life, achievements, challenges and legacy in this documentary on BBC iPlayer.
