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Torvill & Dean and Wiegman recognised in New Year Honours

Ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have been honored in the New Year Honours list, with Torvill receiving a damehood and Dean a knighthood. Alongside them, Sarina Wiegman, the manager of the England women's football team, has been made an honorary dame for her contributions to the sport.

Torvill & Dean and Wiegman recognised in New Year Honours

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Key Highlights

  • Jayne Torvill received a damehood and Christopher Dean a knighthood in the New Year Honours.
  • Torvill and Dean won gold at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo with perfect scores.
  • They are four-time world champions and also secured an Olympic bronze in 1994.
  • Sarina Wiegman, the England women's football manager, has been made an honorary dame.
  • Torvill and Dean previously received MBEs in 1981 and OBEs in 2000.
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  1. Ice skating duo Torvill and Dean recognised in honours list
  2. Torvill & Dean and Wiegman recognised in New Year Honours

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