Torvill and Dean

British

/ ˈtɔːvɪl /

noun

two British ice dancers, Jayne Torvill, born 1957, and Christopher Dean, born 1958. They won the world championships in 1981–84, the European championships in 1981–82, 1984, and 1994, and the gold medal in the 1984 Olympic Games

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Torvill and Dean, who won Olympic gold at the 1984 Winter Games in Sarajevo and clinched multiple world and European titles, were knighted for their contribution to ice skating.

From Barron's ● Dec. 29, 2025

After a break from competitive ice dancing, then a strictly amateur sport, to pursue professional skating careers, Torvill and Dean also won bronze at the 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2024

Shortly before their appearance in Sarajevo, Torvill and Dean told Britain’s PA news agency that they will retire from performing together next year in shows after a final British tour.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2024

But would it satisfy Torvill and Dean themselves?

From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2024

A relaxation of regulations meant Torvill and Dean, aged 36 and 35 respectively now, were free to return to attempt an extraordinary repeat.

From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2024

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