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The inspiring life story of Dorothy Franey Langkop. Dorothy won Bronze Medal in the 1000 meter race at the 1932 Lake Placid Olympics and held 12 out of a possible 14 world records in Women's Speed Skating from 1932 to 1938. She did the unthinkable by crossing over to become a professional figure skater in 1938 creating her own ice shows traveling around America and Mexico. In 1942 she starred on Broadway at the International Casino in Times Square when the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas, Texas offered her 6-week contract to bring her show to Dallas in the fall of 1943. Her show was an instant success and the Dot Franey Ice Revue ran at the Adolphus for the next 14 years to 1957.

Shortly after closing her show, Dorothy suffered a hunting accident, which virtually pulverized her right foot. The doctors insisted on an immediate amputation to which Dorothy said absolutely not. She had 12 reconstructive surgeries over the next 9 months. 3 months after her last surgery Dorothy won the Dallas City Golf Championships at age 45 competing against 20 year-olds. Dorothy went on to win numerous more tournaments, including the Mexican Amateur Nationals in 1959 and the Dallas City Mixed Foursome 6 years in a row, 1960 -1965, 3 of which she teamed with New York Yankees slugger and legend, Mickey Mantle.

Dorothy became the first female president of the U. S. Olympians. Her life is an amazing testament to what one person can achieve in a lifetime and to the thousands of lives touched. Listen to Greg Bonann's (creator of "Baywatch") personal story of Dorothy's influence on him with his "What Are You Going To Do About It?" story at her memorial service in January of 2011.

Music Credits: "When You Wish Upon A Star" by Linda Ronstadt; "Olympic Fanfare" by L'Orchestra Cinematique

Video Credits: Pathe News 1936

Edited and produced by Jimmy Langkop 10/25/2013.

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