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{{Short description|Australian figure skater and coach}}
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'''Monica MacDonald''' (born 5 May 1967) is an [[Australia]]n former [[Ice dancing|ice dancer]]. She was a seven-time champion at the [[Australian Figure Skating Championships]].


{{Infobox figure skater
With partner [[Rodney Clarke (figure skater)|Rodney Clarke]], MacDonald won four consecutive national titles, beginning in 1985. The duo competed at the [[1988 Winter Olympic Games]], finishing in 20th place. They were the first Australian Ice Dance team to medal in an International event finishing in 3rd place in Olomouc. In 1989, she paired with [[Duncan Smart]], and the duo won the next three national titles. MacDonald is the mother of competitive single skaters [[Chantelle Kerry]] who competed in the Inaugural Youth Winter Olympic Games and [[Brendan Kerry]] who competed in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi and of Lillian Yan.<ref name=ckerry>{{isu name | id= 00012303 | name= Chantelle Kerry }}</ref><ref name=bkerry>{{isu name | id= 00011398 | name= Brendan Kerry }}</ref> She currently coaches singles and ice dancing in Australia. MacDonald is also an ISU Technical Specialist.
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'''Monica MacDonald''' (born 5 May 1967) is an Australian [[figure skating]] coach and former competitor in [[ice dancing]]. With [[Rodney Clarke (figure skater)|Rodney Clarke]], she became a four-time [[Australian Figure Skating Championships|Australian national]] champion (1986–1989) and placed 20th at the [[Figure skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics|1988 Winter Olympics]]. She later won three national titles with Duncan Smart (1990–1992).

== Personal life ==
MacDonald was born on 5 May 1967.<ref name=SR/> She is the mother of [[Brendan Kerry]], who competed in men's singles at the [[Figure skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Men's singles|2014]] and [[Figure skating at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Men's singles|2018 Winter Olympics]],<ref name=ISU-BK/> and of [[Chantelle Kerry]], who competed in ladies' singles at the [[Figure skating at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics – Girls' singles|2012 Winter Youth Olympics]].<ref name=ISU-CK/> She also has a third child, Alex MacDonald-Yan.

== Career ==
MacDonald began learning to skate at Homebush Ice Rink in Australia and, when she was almost 12 years old, became a student of Barbara Clarke.<ref name=AS081031/> With [[Rodney Clarke (figure skater)|Rodney Clarke]], MacDonald won four consecutive national titles, beginning in 1985. The duo competed at the [[Figure skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics|1988 Winter Olympics]], finishing in 20th place,<ref name=SR/> and at three [[World Figure Skating Championships|World Championships]]. They were the first Australian ice dancers to medal in an international event, taking bronze in [[Olomouc]].

In 1989, MacDonald teamed up with [[Duncan Smart]]. The duo won the next three national titles and competed at four World Championships, from 1989 to 1992.

She retired from competition around 1992 and became a coach, working with singles and ice dancers. She is based at Macquarie Ice Rink in [[Sydney]], Australia.<ref name=Broadsheet180416/> She has coached:

* [[Brendan Kerry]]<ref name=ISU-BK/>
* [[Chantelle Kerry]]<ref name=ISU-CK/>
* [[Danielle O'Brien]] / [[Gregory Merriman]]<ref name=ISU-DOGM/>
* [[Chantelle Kerry]] / [[Andrew Dodds]]<ref name=ISU-CKAD/>
* [[Matilda Friend]] / [[William Badaoui]]<ref name=ISU-MFWB/>

She is also an ISU Technical Specialist.<ref name=TechSpec/>


==Competitive highlights==
==Competitive highlights==
⚫
===With Clarke===


⚫
===With Clarke===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
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! style="background-color: #ffdead; " colspan=10 align=center | International
! style="background-color: #ffdead; " colspan=5 align=center | International
|-
|-
! Event
! Event
! {{tooltip|85–86|1985–1986}}
! 86-87
! {{tooltip|86–87|1986–1987}}
! 87-88
! {{tooltip|87–88|1987–1988}}
! 88-89
! {{tooltip|88–89|1988–1989}}
! 89-90
|-
|-
| [[Winter Olympic Games|Winter Olympics]] || || || align="center" | 20th ||
| align=left | [[Figure skating at the Olympic Games|Olympics]] || || || 20th ||
|-
|-
| [[World Figure Skating Championships|World Championships]] || align="center" | 19th || align="center" | 19th || align="center" | 22nd ||
| align=left | [[World Figure Skating Championships|Worlds]] || 19th || 19th || 22nd ||
|-
|-
! style="background-color: #ffdead; " colspan=10 align=center | National
! style="background-color: #ffdead; " colspan=5 align=center | National<ref name=ISAchamp/>
|-
|-
| [[Australian Figure Skating Championships|Australian Champ.]] || align="center" bgcolor="gold" | 1st || align="center" bgcolor="gold" | 1st || align="center" bgcolor="gold" | 1st || align="center" bgcolor="gold" | 1st
| align=left | [[Australian Figure Skating Championships|Australian Champ.]] || bgcolor=gold | 1st || bgcolor=gold | 1st || bgcolor=gold | 1st || bgcolor=gold | 1st
|}
|}


===With Smart===
===With Smart===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! style="background-color: #ffdead; " colspan=5 align=center | International
|-
|-
! Event
! Event
! {{tooltip|88–89|1988–1989}}
! 1989
! {{tooltip|89–90|1989–1990}}
! 1990
! {{tooltip|90–91|1990–1991}}
! 1991
! {{tooltip|91–92|1991–1992}}
! 1992
|-
|-
| [[World Figure Skating Championships|World Championships]] || align="center" | 20th || align="center" | 25th || align="center" | 23rd || align="center" | 24th
| align=left | [[World Figure Skating Championships|Worlds]] || 20th || 25th || 23rd || 24th
|-
|-
! style="background-color: #ffdead; " colspan=5 align=center | National<ref name=ISAchamp/>
⚫
| [[Australian Figure Skating Championships|Australian Championships]] || || align="center" bgcolor="gold" | 1st || align="center" bgcolor="gold" | 1st || align="center" bgcolor="gold" | 1st
|-
⚫
| align=left | [[Australian Figure Skating Championships|Australian Champ.]] || || bgcolor=gold | 1st || bgcolor=gold | 1st || bgcolor=gold | 1st
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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* [https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ma/monica-macdonald-1.html Sports-Reference.com]
<ref name=SR>{{cite web |url= https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ma/monica-macdonald-1.html |title= Monica MacDonald |website= Sports-Reference.com |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20170712103347/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ma/monica-macdonald-1.html |archivedate= 12 July 2017 |url-status= unfit }}</ref>

<ref name=ISAchamp>{{cite web |url= http://www.isa.org.au/Documents/History/Placings_National_Champions_1931_to_2004.pdf |title=Ice Skating Australia Incorporated National Champions |publisher= Ice Skating Australia |date= 9 August 2005 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20070829095854/http://www.isa.org.au/Documents/History/Placings_National_Champions_1931_to_2004.pdf |archivedate= 29 August 2007 |url-status= unfit }}</ref>

<ref name=ISU-CK>{{cite web |url= http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00012303.htm |title= Chantelle KERRY |publisher= International Skating Union |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20180903233111/http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00012303.htm |archivedate= 3 September 2018 |url-status= live }}</ref>

<ref name=ISU-BK>{{cite web |url= http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00011398.htm |title= Brendan KERRY |publisher= International Skating Union |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20180914140956/http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00011398.htm |archivedate= 14 September 2018 |url-status= live }}</ref>

<ref name=ISU-DOGM>{{cite web |url= http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00008024.htm |title= Danielle OBRIEN / Gregory MERRIMAN |publisher= International Skating Union |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100529163627/http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00008024.htm |archivedate= 29 May 2010 |url-status= unfit }}</ref>

<ref name=ISU-CKAD>{{cite web |url= http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00103903.htm |title= Chantelle KERRY / Andrew DODDS |publisher= International Skating Union |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20180915000508/http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00103903.htm |archivedate= 15 September 2018 |url-status= live }}</ref>

<ref name=ISU-MFWB>{{cite web |url= http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00014987.htm |title= Matilda FRIEND / William BADAOUI |publisher= International Skating Union |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20180914171703/http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00014987.htm |archivedate= 14 September 2018 |url-status= live }}</ref>

<ref name=TechSpec>{{cite web |url= https://www.isu.org/inside-single-pair-skating-ice-dance/figure-skating-rules/inside-communications-fs/17794-2187-list-officials-fs-id-sys-2018-19/file |title= Communication No. 2187 |publisher= International Skating Union |date= 7 August 2018 |page= 22 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20180917153434/https://www.isu.org/inside-single-pair-skating-ice-dance/figure-skating-rules/inside-communications-fs/17794-2187-list-officials-fs-id-sys-2018-19/file |archivedate= 17 September 2018 |url-status= live }}</ref>

<ref name=AS081031>{{cite web |url= http://www.aussieskates.com/magazine/aussieskates%20summer%202008.pdf |title= By the Boards: Monica MacDonald |publisher= Aussie Skates (magazine) |date= 31 October 2008 |pages= 11–12 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20180917153656/http://www.aussieskates.com/magazine/aussieskates%20summer%202008.pdf |archivedate= 17 September 2018 |url-status= live }}</ref>

<ref name=Broadsheet180416>{{cite web |url= https://www.broadsheet.com.au/sydney/city-file/article/macquarie-ice-rinks-gets-its-first-ice-lift-38-years |title=Macquarie Ice Rink Gets its First "Ice-Lift" in 38 Years |first= Lucy |last= Booth |website= broadsheet.com |date= 16 April 2018 }}</ref>

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Revision as of 02:49, 20 April 2024

Monica MacDonald
Born (1967-05-05) 5 May 1967 (age 57)
Figure skating career
CountryAustralia
PartnerRodney Clarke, Duncan Smart
CoachBarbara Clarke
Retired1992

Monica MacDonald (born 5 May 1967) is an Australian figure skating coach and former competitor in ice dancing. With Rodney Clarke, she became a four-time Australian national champion (1986–1989) and placed 20th at the 1988 Winter Olympics. She later won three national titles with Duncan Smart (1990–1992).

Personal life

MacDonald was born on 5 May 1967.[1] She is the mother of Brendan Kerry, who competed in men's singles at the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics,[2] and of Chantelle Kerry, who competed in ladies' singles at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics.[3] She also has a third child, Alex MacDonald-Yan.

Career

MacDonald began learning to skate at Homebush Ice Rink in Australia and, when she was almost 12 years old, became a student of Barbara Clarke.[4] With Rodney Clarke, MacDonald won four consecutive national titles, beginning in 1985. The duo competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics, finishing in 20th place,[1] and at three World Championships. They were the first Australian ice dancers to medal in an international event, taking bronze in Olomouc.

In 1989, MacDonald teamed up with Duncan Smart. The duo won the next three national titles and competed at four World Championships, from 1989 to 1992.

She retired from competition around 1992 and became a coach, working with singles and ice dancers. She is based at Macquarie Ice Rink in Sydney, Australia.[5] She has coached:

She is also an ISU Technical Specialist.[9]

Competitive highlights

With Clarke

International
Event 85–86 86–87 87–88 88–89
Olympics 20th
Worlds 19th 19th 22nd
National[10]
Australian Champ. 1st 1st 1st 1st

With Smart

International
Event 88–89 89–90 90–91 91–92
Worlds 20th 25th 23rd 24th
National[10]
Australian Champ. 1st 1st 1st

References

  1. ^ a b "Monica MacDonald". Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 12 July 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ a b "Brendan KERRY". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 14 September 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Chantelle KERRY". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 3 September 2018.
  4. ^ "By the Boards: Monica MacDonald" (PDF). Aussie Skates (magazine). 31 October 2008. pp. 11–12. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 September 2018.
  5. ^ Booth, Lucy (16 April 2018). "Macquarie Ice Rink Gets its First "Ice-Lift" in 38 Years". broadsheet.com.
  6. ^ "Danielle OBRIEN / Gregory MERRIMAN". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 29 May 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ^ "Chantelle KERRY / Andrew DODDS". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 15 September 2018.
  8. ^ "Matilda FRIEND / William BADAOUI". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 14 September 2018.
  9. ^ "Communication No. 2187". International Skating Union. 7 August 2018. p. 22. Archived from the original on 17 September 2018.
  10. ^ a b "Ice Skating Australia Incorporated National Champions" (PDF). Ice Skating Australia. 9 August 2005. Archived from the original on 29 August 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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