Richard Dwyer (USA), a.k.a "Mr. Debonair", received a Guinness
World Records certificate on 22 October for the longest career as a
professional ice skater.
Richard began his professional career in 1950 when he was 14 years
old, and continues to perform at the age of 76.
Spanning 62 years, Richard's career includes time spent skating in
both Ice Follies and Ice Capades.
He was inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame in
1993.
At the Chelsea Piers Sky Rink in New York City, Richard received
his official Guinness World Records certificate as part of the Ice
Theatre of New York's 2012 "Dare to be Debonair" Fall
Gala.
The gala was a tribute to his career, and featured performances by
Richard Dwyer and his Celebrity Dwyer Girls: Tai Babilonia, Dorothy
Hamill, Linda Fratianne, JoJo Starbuck, and guest performer Ryan
Bradley.
