Paul Bonifacio Parkinson

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Paul Bonifacio Parkinson
Parkinson at the 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy
Born (1991-02-16) February 16, 1991 (age 33)
Ottawa, Canada
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Figure skating career
CountryItaly
CoachBecky Calvin, Tom Zakrajsek, Michael Huth
Skating clubForum SSDRL Assago
Began skating2002
RetiredMarch 2014

Paul Bonifacio Parkinson (born February 16, 1991) is an Italian-Canadian 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 in March 2014.[3]

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]
  • Adagio
  • Allegro Vivo
  • Andante Doloroso
  • Andante Sostenuto
    all by Queen Symphony
2011–2012
[8]
  • Nothing Else Matters
    by Metallica
  • 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 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
WD = Withdrew

For Canada

National
Event 2007 2008 2009
Canadian Championships WD 10th N. 2nd J.
WD = Withdrew; Levels: N. = Novice; J. = Junior

References

  1. ^ a b c "Competition Results: Paul Bonifacio PARKINSON". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on March 21, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Paul Bonifacio PARKINSON". sochi2014.com. Archived from the original on February 27, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b 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. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  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. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  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. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Paul Bonifacio PARKINSON: 2012/2013". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on August 22, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "Paul Bonifacio PARKINSON: 2011/2012". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on April 11, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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