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Dorothy Hamill | Biography
Dorothy Hamill, born July 26, , is a celebrated American figure skater, Olympic Gold Medalist, and Emmy-winning performer.
Who is Dorothy Hamill?
Dorothy Hamill is a celebrated figure skater, best known for winning the gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria.
Her breakthrough moment at the World Championships came just two years earlier when she won a silver medal in Munich, Germany.
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With her captivating smile, signature bobbed hairstyle, and fierce determination, Hamill quickly captured the hearts of many and became widely regarded as "America's sweetheart." She followed her Olympic triumph with another silver medal at the World Championships and later went on to claim the World Championship title in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Following her exceptional amateur career, Hamill toured with the Ice Capades from to , delighting audiences around the country. Beyond performances, she was in