1979 Skate America
| 1979 Skate America | |
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| Season: | 1979–80 |
| Location: | Lake Placid, New York |
| Host: | U.S. Figure Skating |
| Champions | |
Men's singles: Scott Hamilton
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| Ladies' singles: Lisa-Marie Allen
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Pair skating: Sabine Baeß / Tassilo Thierbach
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Ice dancing: Krisztina Regőczy / András Sallay
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| Next: 1981 Skate America |
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The 1979 Skate America (officially called Norton Skate) was held in Lake Placid, New York. This was the inaugural event. It was the test event for the upcoming 1980 Winter Olympics. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.
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