A former ice dancer, Jayne Torvill had competed with skating partner, Christopher Dean for many years prior to their retirement. A four-time world champion, the pair had won a gold medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. A decade later, they placed third on the podium for a bronze medal at the 1994 Winter Games. Interested in learning more about the athlete? Keep scrolling down, this page is filled with much more below.
Jayne Torvill Personal Facts – 2018 Update
Real Name
Jayne Torvill
Nick Names
N/A
Occupation
Ice Dancer, Performer
Famous For
As a competitive ice dancer, Torvill and her partner Dean had gained a significant amount of attention after winning a gold medal in the ice dancing event at the 1984 Winter Olympics. Prior to that, they had also won the World Championships four times.
Ten years after their Olympic win, they returned for a bronze medal at the 1994 Winter Games in Lillehammer.
Age – How Old is She?
She is 60 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
Her birthday is on October 7, 1957
Place of Birth/Hometown
Jayne Torvill was born in Clifton, England. As a young girl, she grew up in Nottingham, where she attended school. When she was eight years old, she fell in love with skating after a field trip to the local ice rink.
Nationality
British
Ethnicity
She is of English descent
Jayne Torvill Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
She is 5’2 3/4 tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
She is 1.59 meters tall
Weight in Pounds
Her current weight has not been disclosed
Weight in Kilograms
Her current weight has not been disclosed
Body Measurements
Her body measurements are unavailable at this time
Waist Size
Her waist size is unknown
Foot/Shoe Size
Information on her shoe size is unavailable
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Blonde
Personal Life
Is Jayne Torvill Currently in a Relationship?
For many years, Jayne Torvill has been married to her husband, Phil Christensen, a sound engineer. According to reports, the two had tied the knot back in 1990.
Max Aaron’s Girlfriends
Unfortunately, we do not have information on Jayne Torvill’s previous relationships at this time.
Mother
Betty Torvill
Father
John Torvill
Sisters
As far as we can tell, Jayne Torvill is an only child and does not have any siblings
Brothers
As far as we can tell, Jayne Torvill is an only child and does not have any siblings
Children
She has a daughter named Jessica and a son named Kieran.
High School
As a young girl, she went to the Clifton Hall Girls’ Grammar School; she later graduated at the age of eighteen.
College
As far as we know, Jayne Torvill has not attended college; her competitive ice dancing career may have played a significant role in this decision.
Salary
For now, information on Jayne Torvill’s salary is unavailable.
Net Worth
Unfortunately, information on Jayne Torvill’s 2018 net worth is unavailable
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
In her free time, she likes horseback riding and playing tennis, though she claims she’s not particularly good at either
Favorite Food
Unknown
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Bridget Jones’ Diary by Helen Fielding
Favorite Movie
The Sound of Music is her all-time favorite; she has watched it again and again since its release in 1965.
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Music Artists
She enjoys a wide range of music, including classical. Her favorite music artist is Amy Winehouse.
Favorite Sports
Aside from skating, she likes playing tennis and horseback riding.
Horoscope
Born on October 7, she is a Libra
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Jayne Torvill’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Jayne Torvill’s Instagram Username
https://www.instagram.com/jaynetorvill_official/?hl=en
Jayne Torvill’s Facebook Account
https://www.facebook.com/torvillanddean/
Jayne Torvill’s Youtube Channel
Jayne Torvill does not have a YouTube channel, as far as we can tell
Jayne Torvill’s Twitter Username
https://twitter.com/torvillanddean
Jayne Torvill’s Snapchat Username
Jayne Torvill is not active on Snapchat.
Other Interesting Facts:
- In 1989, she and Dean were inducted into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame
- Prior to skating with Christopher Dean, she had partnered with Michael Hutchenson in her teens
- In 2006, she and Dean began starring in the reality show, Dancing on Ice, which airs annually on ITV
- In 2012, she and Dean were made the ambassadors for the European Figure Skating Championships which were held in England
- In April 1983, she was appointed an “Honorary Freeman” of the City of Nottingham
- During her competitive career, she was coached by Janet Sawbridge and Betty Callaway
- After the ISU relaxed the rules for professional skaters, she and Dean were able to participate in the 1994 Winter Games
