1979 Blue Swords
| 1979 Blue Swords | |
|---|---|
Pötzsch at the 1979 Blue Swords | |
| Date: | 14 – 17 November 1979 |
| Season: | 1979–80 |
| Location: | East Berlin, East Germany |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles: Jan Hoffmann (GDR) | |
| Ladies' singles: Anett Pötzsch (GDR) | |
| Pairs: Sabine Baeß / Tassilo Thierbach (GDR) | |
| Previous: 1978 Blue Swords | |
| Next: 1980 Blue Swords | |
The 1979 Blue Swords Cup (Pokal der Blauen Schwerter) international figure skating championship was held in East Berlin, East Germany. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles and pair skating.
On 16 November, East Germany's Jan Hoffmann and Mario Liebers placed first and second, respectively, in the men's singles competition. In the women's singles, Anett Pötzsch from Karl-Marx-Stadt placed first.