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Dorothy Hamill and Jack Courtney

Jack Courtney, 1975 and 1976 U.S. National Pair Skating Bronze Medalist, was a champion roller skater before he switched to ice. What is remarkable about Courtney's record is, that in 1968, he won roller worlds in BOTH SINGLES and PAIRS! He also won the U.S. Senior men's title in singles in roller skating five times and the national senior pair title was won by Jack and his partner Sheryl Trueman Courtney four times.

Courtney is the owner and operator of the Colorado Springs World Arena Ice Hall's Pro Shop. Many famous people come inside his store. I've decided to put together a photo gallery that includes photos of Jack with some very famous people in figure skating. So far, I only have photos of Jack with Dorothy Hamill, Tai Babilonia, and Surya Bonaly, but I plan to add more!


1976 Olympic Figure Skating Champion Dorothy Hamill and Jack Courtney - Photo by JO ANN Schneider Farris

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October 24, 2009 at 1:26 am
(1) Sharon Mancini :

It was a sheer joy to meet and speak with Dorothy Hamil! She was just as kind and sweet and gentle mannered as I had always imagined that she was! It was a delight to see her relate to people of all ages! What a fabulous embassador of humankind!

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