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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. Hamill was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Chalmers and Carol Hamill. Her father was a mechanical engineer. [1] .
- 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
- July 26, 1956 (age 67), Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- 1976
- United States
Apr 10, 2024 · Learn about Dorothy Hamill, the gold medal-winning Olympic figure skater who became "America's sweetheart" with her signature bobbed haircut. Discover her achievements, inventions, post-pro career, personal life and more at Biography.com.
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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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