Paul Bonifacio Parkinson

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]

Paul Bonifacio Parkinson
Parkinson at the 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy
Personal information
Country representedItaly
Former country(ies) representedCanada
Born (1991-02-16) February 16, 1991
Ottawa, Canada
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
CoachBecky Calvin, Tom Zakrajsek, Michael Huth
Former coachLeonid Birinberg, Andrew Bestwick
ChoreographerJeffrey Buttle
Skating clubForum SSDRL Assago
Training locationsColorado Springs, Colorado
Oberstdorf
Began skating2002
RetiredMarch 2014
ISU personal best scores
Combined total184.07
2013 Nebelhorn Trophy
Short program63.37
2013 Nebelhorn Trophy
Free skate121.23
2014 Winter Olympics (Team Event)

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
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
WD = Withdrew

For Canada
National
Event 2007 2008 2009
Canadian ChampionshipsWD10th N.2nd J.
WD = Withdrew; Levels: N. = Novice; J. = Junior
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References
  1. "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. 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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