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Dick Button, 2-Time Olympic Champion and Legendary Figure Skating Commentator, Dies at 95


Published on 2025-01-30 21:25:17 - People
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  • Dick Button, the two-time Olympic gold medalist in men's figure skating (1948 and 1952), has died at age 95. He was also known as a longtime figure skating commentator for ABC Sports and later NBC Sports.

Dick Button, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in figure skating and a legendary commentator for the sport, passed away at the age of 95. Known for his groundbreaking performances, Button won gold at the 1948 and 1952 Winter Olympics, becoming the first skater to land a double Axel in competition and the first to perform a triple jump. Beyond his athletic achievements, he had a prolific career as a television commentator, covering figure skating for ABC Sports and later NBC, where he was celebrated for his insightful and colorful commentary. His contributions to the sport also included producing and directing skating shows, writing books, and serving as the president of the U.S. Figure Skating Association. Button's death was confirmed by his family, who remembered him as a beloved figure in the skating community and beyond.

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