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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Mark Staniforth

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become dame and knight in New Year Honours

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean skate together at Wembley Park ahead of their farewell UK tour (Ian West/PA) - (PA Archive)

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have been awarded a damehood and a knighthood in the New Year Honours.

Dame Jayne, 68, and Sir Christopher, 67, are recognised for services to ice skating and to voluntary service, almost 42 years after dancing to Olympic gold in Sarajevo in 1984.

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