Dorothy Hamill reminisces on Olympics and life after skating

Dorothy Hamill and Anne Thompson in Milan

By NBC Olympics

Published February 17, 2026 8:49 am

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Fifty years ago, Dorothy Hamill took the world by storm with her trendy haircut, athleticism and first-of-its-kind “Hamill camel” spin. Anne Thompson chatted with the 1976 gold medalist about her experiences.

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