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. He retired from competition on 20 March 2014.
Parkinson holds dual Canadian and Italian citizenship. His mother was born in Oratino, Italy. As of March 2014, he planned to study kinesiology at the University of Toronto.
Programs Season Short program Free skating 2013–2014 Wolfgang's 5th Symphony by Wolfgang Gartner Adagio Allegro Vivo Andante Doloroso Andante Sostenuto all by Queen Symphony 2012–2013 Nothing Else Matters by Metallica 2011–2012 Carnival Artistry in Rhythm by Stan Kenton
Competitive highlights For Italy International 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 Italian Champ. 4th 4th 3rd 1st 2nd Team events Olympics 4th T
For Canada National Event 2009 Canadian Championships 2nd J.
References
External links
Paul Bonifacio Parkinson at Tracings