Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, United States
Scott Scovell Hamilton studied at Bowling Green State University.
2011
Best Buy Theater, New York City, United States
Skaters Evan Lysacek, Scott Hamilton, Dorothy Hamill, Brian Boitano and Peggy Fleming attend the New York premiere of "RISE" at Best Buy Theater on February 17, 2011 in New York City. Photo by Larry Busacca
2014
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Scott Hamilton, 50 Cent, Sheryl Crow, and Mark "Sparky" Matejka load carrots into bags and weigh them at Feeding America Kicks Off Hunger Action Month at The Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee on September 9, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Beth Gwin
2014
Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City, United States
Tracie Hamilton, Scott Hamilton and Petra Nemcova attend the Happy Hearts Fund Gala with Chopard 10 year anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami tribute at Cipriani 42nd Street on June 19, 2014 in New York City. Photo by Brad Barket
2014
Trump Rink, Central Park, New York City, United States
Ellen Lowey, Allison Schneirov Fisch, Michelle Kwan, Scott Hamilton and Tina Lundgren attend the Skating With The Stars Gala at Trump Rink at Central Park on April 7, 2014 in New York City. Photo by Noam Galai
2014
Bolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi, Russia
Former figure skating champions Todd Eldredge, Scott Hamilton and Kristi Yamaguchi of USA attend the Men's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group A game between Russia and USA on day eight of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 15, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. Photo by John Berry
2015
Allen Arena, Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton hosts The 2nd Annual GMA Honors at Allen Arena, Lipscomb University on May 5, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Rick Diamond
2016
Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, United States
Former professional figure skater Scott Hamilton (L) and former NBA player Charles Barkley attend the 2016 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Kevin Mazur
2016
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Scott Hamilton and Sheryl Crow backstage during an Evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends to Benefit Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Rick Diamond
2016
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Co-host Newman Arndt, figure skater Scott Hamilton, co-host Johnathon Arndt, and Tracie Hamilton of J/P Haitian Relief Organization attend the 1st Annual Nashville Shines for Haiti concert benefiting J/P Haitian Relief Organization - Day 2 hosted by Johnathon Arndt and Newman Arndt on April 27, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Rick Diamond
2016
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Figure skater Scott Hamilton and Tracie Hamilton, Sophie Ragir, and Ann Lee of J/P Haitian Relief Organization attend the 1st Annual Nashville Shines for Haiti concert benefiting J/P Haitian Relief Organization - Day 1 at the Arndt Estate on April 26, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Rick Diamond
2016
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Former Olympic figure skater Scott Hamilton and country music star Cassadee Pope pose for a photo during A Capitol Fourth - Rehearsals at U.S. Capitol, West Lawn, on July 3, 2016 in Washington, D.C. Photo by Paul Morigi
2016
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Musical artists Michael W. Smith and Big Kenny, figure skater Scott Hamilton, and comedian Kevin Nealon attend the 1st Annual Nashville Shines for Haiti concert benefiting J/P Haitian Relief Organization - Day 2 hosted by Johnathon Arndt and Newman Arndt on April 27, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Rick Diamond
2016
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Scott Hamilton and the cast conclude an Evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends to Benefit Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Rick Diamond
2016
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Scott Hamilton, Melinda Doolittle, and Ty Herndon attend an Evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends to Benefit Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Rick Diamond
2016
Bridgestone Winter Park, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Olympic gold medal winning figure skater Scott Hamilton is joined by NHL mascots at a skate-a-thon in support of the ÒSHINE BRIGHTÓ campaign at Bridgestone Winter Park on January 28, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Terry Wyatt
2017
Brentwood, Tennessee, United States
Figure skater Scott Hamilton, Tracie Hamilton of J/P HRO and Brandon Hatmaker attend Nashville Shines for Haiti benefitting Sean Penn's J/P Haitian relief organization featuring Tim McGraw hosted and underwritten by Johnathon Arndt and Newman Arndt at the Arndt Estate on October 24, 2017. Photo by Rick Diamond
2017
Scott Hamilton on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Photo by: Nathan Congleton
2017
Omni Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Awards recipients Scott Hamilton; Joseph Smith, M.D.; Janet Miller; Rod Essig; Louis Messina; and Charles Esten pose toether during T.J. Martell Foundation 9th Annual Nashville Honors Gala at Omni Hotel on February 27, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Terry Wyatt
2017
Omni Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Brad Paisley and Lifetime Humanitarian Award recipient Scott Hamilton attend the T.J. Martell Foundation 9th Annual Nashville Honors Gala at Omni Hotel on February 27, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Terry Wyatt
2018
Gangneung Ice Arena, Gangneung, Pyeongchang, South Korea
NBC analyst Scott Hamilton attends the Figure Skating Team Event during the 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Gangneung Ice Arena on February 12, 2018 in Gangneung, Pyeongchang, South Korea. Photo by Jean Catuffe
2011
Best Buy Theater, New York City, United States
Skaters Evan Lysacek, Scott Hamilton, Dorothy Hamill, Brian Boitano and Peggy Fleming attend the New York premiere of "RISE" at Best Buy Theater on February 17, 2011 in New York City. Photo by Larry Busacca
2014
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Scott Hamilton, 50 Cent, Sheryl Crow, and Mark "Sparky" Matejka load carrots into bags and weigh them at Feeding America Kicks Off Hunger Action Month at The Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee on September 9, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Beth Gwin
2014
Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City, United States
Tracie Hamilton, Scott Hamilton and Petra Nemcova attend the Happy Hearts Fund Gala with Chopard 10 year anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami tribute at Cipriani 42nd Street on June 19, 2014 in New York City. Photo by Brad Barket
2014
Trump Rink, Central Park, New York City, United States
Ellen Lowey, Allison Schneirov Fisch, Michelle Kwan, Scott Hamilton and Tina Lundgren attend the Skating With The Stars Gala at Trump Rink at Central Park on April 7, 2014 in New York City. Photo by Noam Galai
2014
Bolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi, Russia
Former figure skating champions Todd Eldredge, Scott Hamilton and Kristi Yamaguchi of USA attend the Men's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group A game between Russia and USA on day eight of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 15, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. Photo by John Berry
2015
Allen Arena, Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton hosts The 2nd Annual GMA Honors at Allen Arena, Lipscomb University on May 5, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Rick Diamond
2016
Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, United States
Former professional figure skater Scott Hamilton (L) and former NBA player Charles Barkley attend the 2016 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Kevin Mazur
2016
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Scott Hamilton and Sheryl Crow backstage during an Evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends to Benefit Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Rick Diamond
2016
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Co-host Newman Arndt, figure skater Scott Hamilton, co-host Johnathon Arndt, and Tracie Hamilton of J/P Haitian Relief Organization attend the 1st Annual Nashville Shines for Haiti concert benefiting J/P Haitian Relief Organization - Day 2 hosted by Johnathon Arndt and Newman Arndt on April 27, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Rick Diamond
2016
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Figure skater Scott Hamilton and Tracie Hamilton, Sophie Ragir, and Ann Lee of J/P Haitian Relief Organization attend the 1st Annual Nashville Shines for Haiti concert benefiting J/P Haitian Relief Organization - Day 1 at the Arndt Estate on April 26, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Rick Diamond
2016
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Former Olympic figure skater Scott Hamilton and country music star Cassadee Pope pose for a photo during A Capitol Fourth - Rehearsals at U.S. Capitol, West Lawn, on July 3, 2016 in Washington, D.C. Photo by Paul Morigi
2016
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Musical artists Michael W. Smith and Big Kenny, figure skater Scott Hamilton, and comedian Kevin Nealon attend the 1st Annual Nashville Shines for Haiti concert benefiting J/P Haitian Relief Organization - Day 2 hosted by Johnathon Arndt and Newman Arndt on April 27, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Rick Diamond
2016
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Scott Hamilton and the cast conclude an Evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends to Benefit Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Rick Diamond
2016
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Scott Hamilton, Melinda Doolittle, and Ty Herndon attend an Evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends to Benefit Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Rick Diamond
2016
Bridgestone Winter Park, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Olympic gold medal winning figure skater Scott Hamilton is joined by NHL mascots at a skate-a-thon in support of the ÒSHINE BRIGHTÓ campaign at Bridgestone Winter Park on January 28, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Terry Wyatt
2017
Brentwood, Tennessee, United States
Figure skater Scott Hamilton, Tracie Hamilton of J/P HRO and Brandon Hatmaker attend Nashville Shines for Haiti benefitting Sean Penn's J/P Haitian relief organization featuring Tim McGraw hosted and underwritten by Johnathon Arndt and Newman Arndt at the Arndt Estate on October 24, 2017. Photo by Rick Diamond
2017
Scott Hamilton on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Photo by: Nathan Congleton
2017
Omni Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Awards recipients Scott Hamilton; Joseph Smith, M.D.; Janet Miller; Rod Essig; Louis Messina; and Charles Esten pose toether during T.J. Martell Foundation 9th Annual Nashville Honors Gala at Omni Hotel on February 27, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Terry Wyatt
2017
Omni Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Brad Paisley and Lifetime Humanitarian Award recipient Scott Hamilton attend the T.J. Martell Foundation 9th Annual Nashville Honors Gala at Omni Hotel on February 27, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Terry Wyatt
2018
Gangneung Ice Arena, Gangneung, Pyeongchang, South Korea
NBC analyst Scott Hamilton attends the Figure Skating Team Event during the 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Gangneung Ice Arena on February 12, 2018 in Gangneung, Pyeongchang, South Korea. Photo by Jean Catuffe
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, United States
Scott Scovell Hamilton studied at Bowling Green State University.
(The Olympic champion skater recalls his life, from a chil...)
The Olympic champion skater recalls his life, from a childhood spent fighting a disease that stunted his growth to eventual triumph in the 1984 Olympics and the later revelation that he had contracted testicular cancer.
https://www.amazon.com/Landing-My-Life-Off-Ice/dp/1575664666/?tag=2022091-20
1999
(Scott Hamilton has experienced the heights of accomplishm...)
Scott Hamilton has experienced the heights of accomplishment and the depths of disease, from winning the Gold to becoming a cancer and brain tumor survivor. But through his successes, struggles, and setbacks, Hamilton has never lost his trademark humor and honesty. More important, he has never lost his faith and optimism. How does he keep smiling? In The Great Eight, Scott uses stories from his international career and personal life to describe the eight secrets that - through commitment and repetition - have helped him "clear the ice," get back up, and "smile like Kristi Yamaguchi."
https://www.amazon.com/Great-Eight-Happy-reason-miserable/dp/0785230904/?tag=2022091-20
2009
(Go for the win! Achieve excellence and be better than you...)
Go for the win! Achieve excellence and be better than you’ve ever been! In his years as a professional ice-skater, Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton learned to embrace the mind-set of working hard to "beat" the competition. But it seems competition has gotten a bad rap these days. We’ve bought into the belief that it is unfair to participants to rank performance. Yet competition is in fact a good thing because it’s about working toward excellence. Finish First is a wake-up call for business leaders, entrepreneurs, spouses, parents, and even students to stop settling for mediocre and begin to revitalize their intrinsic will to achieve excellence and go for the win. Most of us feel we were made for something more, but we’re often afraid to allow ourselves to be competitive because we think our finishing first might somehow rob others of their chance to shine. This book encourages the hidden potential, the champion within all of us, to come out - which eventually brings our family, marriage, career, business, and the world around us the greatest possible good.
https://www.amazon.com/Finish-First-Winning-Changes-Everything/dp/0785216561/?tag=2022091-20
2018
Scott Scovell Hamilton was born on August 28, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio, United States. She is an adopted son of Ernest Hamilton, a professor, and Dorothy Hamilton, a professor. He was raised in Bowling Green, Ohio. Scott has two siblings, older sister Susan, his parents' biological daughter, and younger brother Steven, who was also adopted.
Scott Scovell Hamilton attended Kenwood Elementary School. He also studied at Bowling Green State University.
Scott Scovell Hamilton began his career in the world of figure skating at the age of 13, trained by former Olympic champion Pierre Brunet. In 1976 Hamilton left the ice, citing the financial burden to his parents. But a year later, Dorothy Hamilton died of cancer; seemingly propelled by her memory, Scott Hamilton returned to figure skating with a drive to succeed. Helen and Frank McLoraine stepped in to provide financial support for Hamilton to continue his training.
Hamilton quickly won several important championships, including the Norton Skate Championships (which later became Skate America), and the National Figure Skating Championship. In 1980, he was elected by his fellow athletes to carry the American flag in the opening ceremonies at the Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York, a tribute to his ability to overcome a number of obstacles to take part in the games. He is credited with redirecting the sport of figure skating away from fashion and toward athleticism.
By the time Hamilton reached the Sarajevo Olympics, he'd won the United States and World Championships every year as of 1981 and would go on to win 15 consecutive championships by 1984. Though struggling with his short and long programs, he won the 1984 Olympic Gold Medal with a combined score that included the compulsory competition, putting him ahead of his closest competitor, Brian Orser.
Shortly thereafter, he announced his plans to skate professionally with Ice Capades, and two years later he cofounded Stars on Ice, a highly successful touring company. Hamilton also competed in World Professional Championships, and in 1987 began an alternate career on television as a figure skating analyst for CBS. In 2001 Hamilton retired from the highly successful Stars on Ice. In 2006 he was the host of the FOX television program Skating with Celebrities. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics International. In 2010 Bio Channel premiered a television special about the life of Hamilton, Scott Hamilton: Return to the Ice.
Scott Scovell Hamilton is a United States Olympic gold medalist also known for his sports commentary and for raising cancer awareness. In 1990, Scott had the double honor of being induced into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame and to the United States Olympic Hall of Fame. During the same year, the Make-A-Wish Foundation recognized Hamilton as the first ever Celebrity Wish Granter of the Year.
(Go for the win! Achieve excellence and be better than you...)
2018(The Olympic champion skater recalls his life, from a chil...)
1999(Scott Hamilton has experienced the heights of accomplishm...)
2009Scott Scovell Hamilton is a Christian. He said about his faith: "I understand that through a strong relationship with Jesus you can endure anything... God is there to guide you through the tough spots. God was there every single time, every single time."
In 2012 Scott Scovell Hamilton supported the presidential campaign of Republican Mitt Romney. He has also spoken in support of Donald Trump.
Scott Scovell Hamilton is the founder of the Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation to assist with cancer patient support. He has been a longtime volunteer with the Special Olympics and currently serves as a Special Olympics Global Ambassador. Hamilton has also helped benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital and the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
Quotations:
"The only disability in life is a bad attitude."
"The high road is always respected. Honesty and integrity are always rewarded."
"Adversity, and perseverance and all these things can shape you. They can give you a value and a self-esteem that is priceless."
"Male figure skating is different than female figure skating; we're not America's sweetheart."
Physical Characteristics: In his childhood, Scott Scovell Hamilton suffered from Shwachman syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by limited nutrient absorption and a shorter stature. In 1997, Hamilton was diagnosed with testicular cancer, from which he recovered. Years later he also faced a brain tumor diagnosis, for which he underwent surgery in 2010 and recovered again. In 2016 Hamilton announced that he had received his third brain tumor diagnosis. In late March 2017, he stated that the tumor had shrunk without chemo.
On November 14, 2002 Scott Scovell Hamilton married Tracie Robinson, a nutritionist. They have four children: Aidan McIntosh Hamilton, Maxx Thomas Hamilton, Jean Paul and Evelyne are adopted.
