Jill Sawyer

Jill Sawyer is an American former competitive figure skater. She is the 1978 World Junior champion[1] and the 1978 Prague Skate champion.

Jill Sawyer
Personal information
Country representedUnited States
Born1962 or 1963
Former coachKathy Casey
Former skating clubLakewood Winter Club
Former training locationsTacoma, Washington
Retired1979

Sawyer trained in Tacoma, Washington, coached by Kathy Casey.[2] As a 14-year-old, Sawyer drew attention for her ability to land the triple lutz, then a rare jump in ladies' singles. After observing her in February 1977, Carlo Fassi said, "She is ready for Senior Ladies right now."[2] In 1978, Sawyer won gold at the World Junior Championships and Prague Skate but ceased competing soon after.

Competitive highlights
International
Event 1976–77 1977–78 1978–79
World Junior Championships1st
Prague Skate1st
National
U.S. Championships1st N.1st J.
Levels: N. = Novice; J. = Junior

References
  1. "World Junior Figure Skating Championships: Ladies" (PDF). International Skating Union. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 December 2013.
  2. Bruce, Jeannette (February 14, 1977). "Great, Big Wonderful Whirl". Sports Illustrated. CNN.


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