James "Jim" Cygan is an American former figure skater. He is the 1982 Nebelhorn Trophy bronze medalist, 1986 Golden Spin of Zagreb bronze medalist, and 1989 Winter Universiade silver medalist. He belonged to the Broadmoor Skating Club in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Beginning in the 1980–81 season, Cygan was coached by Carlo Fassi. He won the national junior men's title at the 1982 U.S. Championships, two years after becoming the U.S. novice champion. He placed 5th at the 1982 World Junior Championships in Oberstdorf, West Germany.
Cygan studied medicine at Northwestern University.
Competitive highlights International Event 81–82 82–83 83–84 84–85 85–86 86–87 87–88 88–89 Golden Spin 3rd Nebelhorn 3rd Prague Skate 4th 5th Skate Canada 7th Universiade 2nd International: Junior Junior Worlds 5th National U.S. Champ. 1st N 1st J 10th 13th 11th 6th 9th 7th 7th Levels: N = Novice; J = Junior
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