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Ice skating champion Sir Christopher Dean joked with the King that he is enjoying retirement and would “recommend it” as he was honoured alongside Dame Jayne Torvill at Windsor Castle today. The ice dance duo was among 68 people to receive awards from the King on Tuesday, alongside Luther star Sir Idris Elba and comedian and actress Dame Meera Syal. The pair made history when they took home the Olympic gold at the 1984 Winter Games for their “Bolero” performance, and later became the faces of celebrity competition show Dancing On Ice.
♬ original sound - Channel 5 News - Channel 5 NewsThe "Bolero" Performance That Changed Olympic Figure Skating
Best known for their iconic free dance to Maurice Ravel's "Bolero" at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Torvill and Dean became international superstars after their performance earned perfect scores for artistic impression and a total of twelve perfect 6.0 marks, creating one of the most legendary moments in Olympic history.
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The duo later returned to Olympic competition in 1994, winning the bronze medal in Lillehammer after a change in eligibility rules once again allowed professional skaters to compete.
A Career That Extended Far Beyond the Olympics
Despite their enduring careers on and off the ice, "Bolero" may be their greatest legacy. Among the first ice dancing teams to tell a complete story through choreography, the pair's flowing purple costumes, Jayne Torvill's signature short hairstyle, and the way they embodied the music's steadily building tempo created an unforgettable performance that continues to transport fans back to 1984, when the remarkable duo effortlessly skated into the hearts of millions around the world.
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