Jill Sawyer | |
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Born | January 13,1963 Seattle, WA |
Hometown | Tacoma,WA |
Figure skating career | |
Country | United States |
Retired | 1979 |
Jill Sawyer aka Hotdog Sawyer is an American former competitive figure skater from Tacoma,Washi gton.[1] She is the 1978 World Junior champion[2] and the 1978 Prague Skate champion.
Sawyer trained in Tacoma, Washington, coached by Kathy Casey.[1] As a 14-year-old, Sawyer drew attention for her ability to land the triple lutz, then a rare jump in ladies' singles.[1]
In 1978, Sawyer won gold at the World Junior Championships and Prague Skate. She ceased competing soon after.