Shawn Sawyer
Canadian figure skater
Shawn Sawyer (born January 14, 1985, in Edmundston, New Brunswick) is a Canadian former competitive figure skater. He is the 2011 Canadian national silver medallist and a three-time (2005-2006 & 2008) Canadian national bronze medallist. He represented Canada in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy finishing 12th overall. Unlike most skaters, Sawyer is a clockwise spinner.
Personal life
Shawn Sawyer was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick.
Sawyer started performing with Cirque du Soleil in “Crystal” in 2017. The 42nd Cirque du Soleil production is directed by Shana Carroll and Sebastien Soldevila.
Career
Early career
He started skating at age nine. Even as a young skater, he was known for his artistry and his spirals. This attracted the attention of Olympic bronze medallist Toller Cranston.
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