Dorothy Hamill Quotes


I didn't know about competition or the Olympics until Peggy Fleming won in 1968. My mother looked after all of the competition stuff. I just skated. I didn't really love competition, but that was the only way to get better. You'd see more talent.


Citations

Hamill, Dorothy. Interview. Academy of Achievement, American Academy of Achievement, 23 Feb. 2007.

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Dorothy Hamill
Dorothy Hamill
  • Born: July 26, 1956
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Athlete

Dorothy Stuart Hamill is a retired American figure skater. She is the 1976 Olympic champion and 1976 World champion in ladies' singles.