Hans Brinker is a famous Dutch figure skater who is best known for his silver SKATES. He was born in the Netherlands and is often referred to as the 'Dutch National Skater'. He was a three-time Olympic medalist and won seven World Championships. He was also a successful coach and choreographer. The term BRINKER SKATER can be broken down into four crossword solutions: HANS (4 letters), DODGE (5 letters), SKATE (5 letters), and SKATES (6 letters). HANS is the first name of the skater, DODGE is a type of skating move, SKATE is the activity itself, and SKATES are the footwear used in the sport. HENIE (5 letters) is the last name of another famous figure skater, Sonja Henie.