Scott Hamilton

Scott Scovell Hamilton (born August 28, 1958) is an American figure skater and Olympic gold medalist known for his originality and engaging on-ice personalities.

Career

In 1980 Scott finished third in the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, earning him a place on the US Olympic team. He finished in fifth place at the 1980 Winter Olympics, where he also had the honor of carrying the American flag in the opening ceremony. In 1981 he won gold in the World Figure Skating Championships. He won gold again in 1982 and 1983 at the U.S. and World championships, and in the 1984 Winter Olympics took home the gold medal. He won the 1984 World Championships and then turned professional in April 1984.

Related Topics:
1980 Winter Olympics - World Figure Skating Championships - 1984 Winter Olympics

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After turning professional Scott toured with Ice Capades for two years, and then created "Scott Hamilton's American Tour", which later was renamed Stars on Ice. He co-founded, co-produced and performed in Stars on Ice for fifteen years before retiring from the tour in 2001 (though he still returns for the occasional guest performance).

Related Topics:
Ice Capades - Stars on Ice

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He has been awarded numerous skating honors, including being the first solo male figure skater to be awarded the Jacques Farvat Award (in 1988). In 1990 he was inducted into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame.

Related Topics:
Jacques Farvat Award - United States Olympic Hall of Fame

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Hamilton was a skating commentator for CBS television for many years, beginning in 1985. He has also worked for NBC television.

Related Topics:
CBS - NBC

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