Scott Hamilton (figure skater)
American figure skater / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Scott Scovell Hamilton (born August 28, 1958) is a retired American figure skater and Olympic gold medalist. He won four consecutive U.S. championships (1981–84), four consecutive World Championships (1981–84), and a gold medal in the 1984 Olympics. His signature move, the backflip, a feat few other figure skaters could perform at the time, is against U.S. Figure Skating and Olympic competition rules. Yet, he would include it in his exhibition routines as an amateur to please the crowd. Later, he also used the backflip in his professional competition routines.[1][2] He is widely recognized for his innovative footwork sequences.[3] In retirement, he has been involved in charitable work and is the author of three books.
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Scott Hamilton | |
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Born | (1958-08-28) August 28, 1958 (age 65) Bowling Green, Ohio, U.S. |
Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
Figure skating career | |
Country | United States |
Skating club | Philadelphia SC & HS |
Began skating | Age 9 |
Retired | 2009 |
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