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Revision as of 10:57, 7 March 2019
| Monica MacDonald | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 5, 1967 |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | Australia |
| Partner | Rodney Clarke, Duncan Smart |
| Coach | Barbara Clarke |
| Retired | 1992 |
Monica MacDonald (born 5 May 1967) is an Australian figure skating coach and former competitor. Competing in ice dancing, she became a seven-time Australian national champion. With Rodney Clarke, she won four national titles and competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics. She won three national titles with Duncan Smart.
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 has one other daughter, Lilly.[4]
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.[5] 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.[6] She has coached:
- Brendan Kerry[2]
- Chantelle Kerry[3]
- Danielle O'Brien / Gregory Merriman[7]
- Chantelle Kerry / Andrew Dodds[8]
- Matilda Friend / William Badaoui[9]
She is also an ISU Technical Specialist.[10]
Competitive highlights
With Clarke
| International | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | 85–86 | 86–87 | 87–88 | 88–89 |
| Olympics | 20th | |||
| Worlds | 19th | 19th | 22nd | |
| National[11] | ||||
| Australian Champ. | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st |
With Smart
| International | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | 88–89 | 89–90 | 90–91 | 91–92 |
| World Champ. | 20th | 25th | 23rd | 24th |
| National[11] | ||||
| Australian Champ. | 1st | 1st | 1st | |
References
- ^ a b "Monica MacDonald". Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 12 July 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Brendan KERRY". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 14 September 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Chantelle KERRY". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 3 September 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "About us". evolutiononice.com. Archived from the original on 17 September 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "By the Boards: Monica MacDonald" (PDF). Aussie Skates (magazine). 31 October 2008. pp. 11–12. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 September 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Booth, Lucy (16 April 2018). "Macquarie Ice Rink Gets its First "Ice-Lift" in 38 Years". broadsheet.com.
- ^ "Danielle OBRIEN / Gregory MERRIMAN". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 29 May 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Chantelle KERRY / Andrew DODDS". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 15 September 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Matilda FRIEND / William BADAOUI". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 14 September 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Communication No. 2187". International Skating Union. 7 August 2018. p. 22. Archived from the original on 17 September 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Ice Skating Australia Incorporated National Champions" (PDF). Ice Skating Australia. 9 August 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 August 2007.
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