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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.
Apr 10, 2024 · Dorothy Hamill is a gold medal-winning Olympic figure skater known for her moves on the rink as well as her signature bobbed haircut.
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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...
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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. Learn more about Hamill’s life and career.
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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. Now, three decades...
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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.
Dorothy Hamill is an actress and a former Olympic figure skater who won gold in 1976. She was born in Chicago in 1956 and has been married three times.
