Carol Heiss Jenkins and Hayes Jenkins. Heiss is an American former figure skater and actress. Competing in ladies’ singles, she became the 1960 Olympic champion, the 1956 Olympic silver medalist, and a five-time World champion (1956–1960). Between 1957 and 1960, Heiss dominated women’s figure skating. She was the World and U.S. Champion each year, and at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California, Heiss captured the gold medal. By winning the 1960 World Championships held after the Olympics, Heiss became one of three women to have won five consecutive World Championships. She then retired from competitive skating. She is married to American figure skater Hayes Alan Jenkins, who is the 1956 Olympic champion, a four-time World champion (1953–1956), and a four-time U.S. national champion (1953–1956).