FACTOIDS
Full Name: Jamie Sale
Nickname: Jamie
Birthday: April 21, 1977
Height: 5’0”
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
Sports: Figure Skating
PROFILE
At 16 years of age, Jamie Salé was the youngest member on the Canadian Olympic team. "As long as we have fun out there, that's all that matters. We're just here to enjoy the experience and have fun," (Olympic Winter Games, CTV, 1994). In their technical program, Jamie and Jason had two small mistakes: a balance check on the lift and a two footed landing on Jason's double axel. Salé and Turner finished 14th in the technical program and 12th overall after a strong long program.
Jamie Salé and Jason Turner returned home before flying to Makuhari, Japan for the world championships. Both skaters were exhausted from the travel and the competition: "Jamie and Jason have had a few difficulties here this week - some inconsistencies in practice. They said it's been really difficult to get motivated for this event after the high of being at the Olympics," (Barbara Underhill, World Championships, CBC, 1994). In Japan, Jamie and Jason skated inconsistently in both the technical and long programs - including a spectacular fall in the long program on the triple twist. Ultimately, Salé and Turner placed 16th at the world championships, which was somewhat of a disappointment following their 12th place finish at the Olympic Games. Regardless, both Jamie and Jason were pleased to have reached the end of their competitive season and they were looking forward to the opportunities that followed.
Immediately after the world championships, Jamie and Jason returned to Canada to participate in the Skate the Nation tour which featured Canadian champions Kurt Browning, Brian Orser, Josee Chouinard, Christine Hough and Doug Ladret. Both Jamie and Jason enjoyed the opportunity to travel across the country and perform for a very appreciative Canadian audience. The team appeared to be constantly improving, but in August of that summer, Jamie Salé and Jason Turner made the decision to end their partnership. Jason Turner returned to the national championship the following year with another partner but eventually turned to coaching. Jamie Salé looked to life as a single skater.
