About Jozef Sabovčík
Born 1963. Jozef Sabovčík is a Slovak and Czech figure skater.
Jozef Sabovčík (nicknamed Jumping Joe; born 4 December 1963) is a Slovak figure skater who competed representing Czechoslovakia. He is the 1984 Olympic bronze medalist, a two-time European champion (1985 and 1986), and a six-time Czechoslovak national champion. His quad toe loop at the 1986 European Championships was originally approved as the first quad jump landed in competition, but a few weeks later it was deemed invalid due to a touchdown with his free foot.
Personal life Sabovčík was born on 4 December 1963 in Bratislava.
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Who is Jozef Sabovčík?
Slovak figure skater (born 1963)
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Jozef Sabovčík was born on 4 December 1963 in Bratislava.
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Jozef Sabovčík is a figure skater.
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Jozef Sabovčík is Slovak and Czech.
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