Wearing a magenta skating costume and a huge smile, she performed a safe and clean program, ending her four minutes on the ice with her famous "Hamill camel," a camel spin into a sit spin.

NEW YORK (AP) — Dick Button was more than the most accomplished men’s figure skater in history ... not only for inventing the flying camel spin but describing it to generations of fans.

Dick Button, who has died aged 95, won two Olympic golds for figure skating and was regarded as one of the most dynamic and athletic innovators in his sport.

He was one of his sport’s great innovators and promoters, the man responsible not only for inventing the flying camel spin but describing it to generations ... television commentary revolutionized ...