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(American Former Figure Skater and Actress) Carol Heiss Jenkins is a distinguished former American figure skater and actress. She excelled in her career as a ladies' singles skater, clinching the Olympic gold medal in 1960, a silver medal in 1956, and claiming the World champion title five times in a row from 1956 to 1960. Her commitment, talent, and competitive drive propelled her to the pinnacle of the figure skating realm, establishing her as one of the most accomplished and skilled individuals in the sport's history.