Paul Bonifacio Parkinson

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Paul Bonifacio Parkinson
Parkinson ITA Nebelhorn 2013 FP.JPG
Parkinson at the 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy
Born (1991-02-16) February 16, 1991 (age 34)
Ottawa, Canada
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Figure skating career
Country Italy
CoachBecky Calvin, Tom Zakrajsek, Michael Huth
Skating clubForum SSDRL Assago
Began skating2002
RetiredMarch 20, 2014
Medal record
Representing Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Italian Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2013 Milan Singles
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2014 Merano Singles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2012 Courmayeur Singles

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]

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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
2013–2014
[6]
  • Wolfgang's 5th Symphony
    by Wolfgang Gartner
  • Adagio
  • Allegro Vivo
  • Andante Doloroso
  • Andante Sostenuto
    all by Queen Symphony
2012–2013
[7]
2011–2012
[8]
  • Carnival
    by Stan Kenton
  • Artistry in Rhythm
    by Stan Kenton

Competitive highlights

For Italy

International [1]
Event 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14
Olympics 27th
Worlds 33rd
Europeans 30th23rd
Challenge Cup 5th
Crystal Skate 7th
Cup of Nice 13th8th
Finlandia 7th
Gardena 5th
Golden Spin 6th
Mont Blanc3rd
Nebelhorn 11th10th
Ondrej Nepela 9th
Triglav Trophy 4th
U.S. Classic 9th
Volvo Open Cup 7th
National [1]
Italian Champ. 4th4th3rd1st2nd
Team events
Olympics 4th T

For Canada

National
Event 2009
Canadian Championships 2nd J.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Competition Results: Paul Bonifacio PARKINSON". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on March 21, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Paul Bonifacio PARKINSON". sochi2014.com. Archived from the original on February 27, 2014.
  3. 1 2 Kveton, Adam (March 20, 2014). "Ottawa-born Olympic figure skater ends career after Sochi". Kanata Kourier-Standard. Ottawa Community News. Archived from the original on March 21, 2014.
  4. ↑ Holder, Gord (October 15, 2013). "Ottawa native Paul Bonifacio Parkinson makes right moves to skate for Italy at Olympics". Ottawa Citizen. Archived from the original on December 30, 2013.
  5. ↑ Sciarrillo, Laura (September 14, 2011). "Getting to know Paul Bonifacio Parkinson". ArtOnIce.it.
  6. ↑ "Paul Bonifacio PARKINSON: 2013/2014". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on March 21, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Paul Bonifacio PARKINSON: 2012/2013". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on December 30, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Paul Bonifacio PARKINSON: 2011/2012". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on April 11, 2012.
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