Your Favorite Olympians: Where Are They Now?

Dick Button

Dick Button took home gold twice in the men's singles event in 1948 and 1952. He was a pioneer of the sport and the first skater to land the double axel in competition and the first-ever triple jump. He also invented the camel spin. After the Olympics, he went to Harvard and earned his JD at Harvard Law. He has been commentating on the Winter Olympics since 1960.

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