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Who is Dorothy Hamill?

Dorothy Hamill (born 1956) is an American former figure skater who won a gold medal at the 1976 Winter Games in Innsbruck, Austria. She was the last female skater to win an Olympic gold medal with no triple jumps. Hamill was also a three-time U.S. national champion (1974–76) and the 1976 world champion. She invented the Hamill camel, a camel spin that is followed by a sit spin. In addition to her graceful skating, Hamill is known for her haircut, a short wedge cut.

After retiring from competition, Hamill remained involved in skating, performing with Ice Capades and working as a TV commentator. From 1983 to 1987 she won five consecutive World Professional Championships.