Paul Bonifacio Parkinson

Paul Bonifacio Parkinson (born February 16, 1991) is an Italian-Canadian former competitive figure skater who represented Italy in international competition. Parkinson won the 2013 Italian national title and placed 27th at the 2014 Winter Olympics.[1][2] He retired from competition on March 20, 2014.[3]

Paul Bonifacio Parkinson
Parkinson at the 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy
Born (1991-02-16) February 16, 1991 (age 33)
Ottawa, Canada
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Figure skating career
CountryItaly
CoachBecky Calvin, Tom Zakrajsek, Michael Huth
Skating clubForum SSDRL Assago
Began skating2002
RetiredMarch 20, 2014

Parkinson holds dual Canadian and Italian citizenship.[4] His mother was born in Oratino, Italy.[5] As of March 2014, he planned to study kinesiology at the University of Toronto.[3]

Programs

SeasonShort programFree skating
2013–2014
[6]
  • Wolfgang's 5th Symphony
    by Wolfgang Gartner
  • Adagio
  • Allegro Vivo
  • Andante Doloroso
  • Andante Sostenuto
    all by Queen Symphony
2012–2013
[7]
  • Adagio
  • Allegro Vivo
  • Andante Doloroso
  • Andante Sostenuto
    all by Queen Symphony
2011–2012
[8]
  • Nothing Else Matters
    by Metallica
  • Carnival
    by Stan Kenton
  • Artistry in Rhythm
    by Stan Kenton

Competitive highlights

For Italy

International[1]
Event2009–102010–112011–122012–132013–14
Olympics27th
Worlds33rd
Europeans30th23rd
Challenge Cup5th
Crystal Skate7th
Cup of Nice13th8th
Finlandia7th
Gardena5th
Golden Spin6th
Mont Blanc3rd
Nebelhorn11th10th
Ondrej Nepela9th
Triglav Trophy4th
U.S. Classic9th
Volvo Open Cup7th
National[1]
Italian Champ.4th4th3rd1st2nd
Team events
Olympics4th T
WD = Withdrew

For Canada

National
Event200720082009
Canadian ChampionshipsWD10th N.2nd J.
WD = Withdrew; Levels: N. = Novice; J. = Junior

References