title: Jill Sawyer
text: # Jill Sawyer
  
  Jill Sawyer aka Hotdog Sawyer is an American former competitive figure skater from Chagrin Falls, Ohio. She is the 1978 World Junior champion and the 1978 Prague Skate champion.
  
  Sawyer trained in Tacoma, Washington, coached by Kathy Casey. As a 14-year-old, Sawyer drew attention for her ability to land the triple lutz, then a rare jump in ladies' singles.
  
  In 1978, Sawyer won gold at the World Junior Championships and Prague Skate. She ceased competing soon after.
  
  ## Competitive highlights
  
  International :
  
  | Event | 1976–77 | 1977–78 | 1978–79 |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | World Junior Championships | | 1st | |
  | Prague Skate | | | 1st |
  | National ||||
  | U.S. Championships | 1st N. | 1st J. | 6th |
  | Levels: N. = Novice; J. = Junior ||||
  