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 | |
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Parkinson at the 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy | |
Born | Ottawa, Canada | February 16, 1991
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Figure skating career | |
Country | Italy |
Coach | Becky Calvin, Tom Zakrajsek, Michael Huth |
Skating club | Forum SSDRL Assago |
Began skating | 2002 |
Retired | March 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
Season | Short program | Free skating |
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2013–2014 [6] |
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2012–2013 [7] |
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2011–2012 [8] |
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Competitive highlights
For Italy
International[1] | |||||
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Event | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | 2011–12 | 2012–13 | 2013–14 |
Olympics | 27th | ||||
Worlds | 33rd | ||||
Europeans | 30th | 23rd | |||
Challenge Cup | 5th | ||||
Crystal Skate | 7th | ||||
Cup of Nice | 13th | 8th | |||
Finlandia | 7th | ||||
Gardena | 5th | ||||
Golden Spin | 6th | ||||
Mont Blanc | 3rd | ||||
Nebelhorn | 11th | 10th | |||
Ondrej Nepela | 9th | ||||
Triglav Trophy | 4th | ||||
U.S. Classic | 9th | ||||
Volvo Open Cup | 7th | ||||
National[1] | |||||
Italian Champ. | 4th | 4th | 3rd | 1st | 2nd |
Team events | |||||
Olympics | 4th T | ||||
WD = Withdrew |
For Canada
National | |||
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Event | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
Canadian Championships | WD | 10th N. | 2nd J. |
WD = Withdrew; Levels: N. = Novice; J. = Junior |
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Paul Bonifacio Parkinson.
- Paul Bonifacio Parkinson at the International Skating Union
- Paul Bonifacio Parkinson at sport-folio.net
- Paul Bonifacio Parkinson at Tracings
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