Torvill and Dean
Britishnoun
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Torvill and Dean won gold at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo with perfect marks for an instantly iconic performance set to Maurice Ravel's Bolero.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
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
That was a bronze for Torvill and Dean, 10 years after their famous gold, and the skating legends have often sent messages of encouragement to three-time European medallists Fear and Gibson over the years.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 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
Torvill and Dean are due to skate together Wednesday evening at an event celebrating the legacy of the 1984 Olympics.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2024
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