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Torvill and Dean Announce Retirement with Farewell Tour in 2025

The iconic British ice skating duo marks their 40th Olympic gold anniversary by announcing their final tour, celebrating a 50-year partnership.

  • British ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean to retire in 2025, marking the end of an era for the duo who achieved historic success at the 1984 Winter Olympics.
  • The pair announced their retirement plans during a visit to Sarajevo, where they celebrated the 40th anniversary of their Olympic gold medal-winning performance.
  • Torvill and Dean's farewell tour, titled 'Our Last Dance,' will run from April 12 to May 11, 2025, covering cities across the UK including London, Belfast, Newcastle, and Glasgow.
  • Reflecting on their decision to retire, Dean emphasized the tour as a celebration of their careers, expressing a mix of nostalgia and anticipation for the emotional finale.
  • The duo's legacy includes inspiring generations of skaters, with British ice skating number one Lewis Gibson citing 'Dancing On Ice' as his inspiration to start skating.
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