Figure skater Dick Button, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and sport innovator, died at 95.
Dick Button, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and influential figure skater, passed away at 95. He won gold medals in 1948 and 1952 and five consecutive world championships. Button revolutionized the sport with innovations like the double axel and became a respected broadcaster, earning an Emmy for his detailed commentary. His contributions to figure skating have left a lasting legacy, as noted by fellow Olympic champion Scott Hamilton.
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