Figure Skating Gold Medalist, Carol Heiss
The Olympics, the tragic death of Team USA, and turning down Hollywood
Carol Heiss at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley where she won her first gold medal in figure skating. She would later claim 20 gold & silver medals at the Olympics, World, North American, and National Championships.
She was the first female skater to land a double axel in competition.
Carol Heiss, with her captivating smile and All-American girl a…