Hughes, Sarah (1985–)
Hughes, Sarah (1985–)
American figure skater. Born Sarah Elizabeth Hughes, May 2, 1985, in Manhasset, NY; dau. of Amy and John Hughes (Canadian hockey player); sister of Emily Hughes (skater).
Won US Jr. championship (1998); at US nationals, placed 3rd (2000, 2002) and 2nd (2001, 2003); placed 2nd at Nations Cup and Skate America (2001) and 1st at Skate Canada (2001); at World championships, won a bronze medal (2001); at Salt Lake City Olympics, won a gold medal (2002), marking the 1st time a skater jumped from 4th in the short program to win the title since compulsories were eliminated. Won Sullivan Award (2003).
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