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Paul Bonifacio Parkinson

Paul Bonifacio Parkinson (born 16 February 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 20 March 2014.[3]

Paul Bonifacio Parkinson
Parkinson at the 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy
Personal information
Born (1991-02-16) 16 February 1991 (age 35)
Ottawa, Canada
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Figure skating career
Country Italy
DisciplineMen's singles
CoachBecky Calvin, Tom Zakrajsek, Michael Huth
Skating clubForum SSDRL Assago
Began skating2002
Retired20 March 2014
Medal record
Representing  Italy
Italian Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Milan Singles
Silver medal – second place 2014 Merano Singles
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Courmayeur Singles

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

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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
  • Artistry in Rhythm
    by Stan Kenton

Competitive highlights

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For Italy

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International[1]
Event 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14
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

For Canada

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National
Event 2009
Canadian Championships2nd J.

References

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