Jozef Sabovčík
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Jozef (Jumping Joe) Sabovčík (born Bratislava, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech figure skater who competed representing Czechoslovakia. He was the 1985-1986 European Champion and won the bronze medal at the 1984 Olympics behind Scott Hamilton and Brian Orser. Sabovčík was known for his jumping ability and later turned it into a lucrative professional career. He still performs professionally and is known by the nickname "Jumping Joe".
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