Summary
Ice skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have been honored in the New Year Honours list with a damehood and knighthood. England women's football manager Sarina Wiegman has been made an honorary dame after leading England to European Championship successes. Several members of the Women's Rugby and Football teams also received honors.
Key Facts
- Torvill and Dean are recognized with a damehood and knighthood for their contributions to skating.
- They won gold at the 1984 Winter Olympics for their performance to "Bolero."
- England women's football manager Sarina Wiegman receives an honorary damehood.
- Leah Williamson, captain of the England women's football team, receives a CBE.
- Members of the England Women's Rugby World Cup-winning team, including coach John Mitchell, receive honors.
- Torvill and Dean began training together as teenagers and recently concluded their final tour after half a century of collaboration.
- Wiegman led England to European Women's Championship titles in 2022 and 2025.
