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Following the [[2009 European Figure Skating Championships|2009 European Championships]], Parr was named as the British entry for the [[2009 World Figure Skating Championships|2009 World Championships]], replacing [[Elliot Hilton]], but Hilton won a lawsuit against the [[National Ice Skating Association]] and was restored to the team.<ref name=tg090319/>
Following the [[2009 European Figure Skating Championships|2009 European Championships]], Parr was named as the British entry for the [[2009 World Figure Skating Championships|2009 World Championships]], replacing [[Elliot Hilton]], but Hilton won a lawsuit against the [[National Ice Skating Association]] and was restored to the team.<ref name=tg090319/>


The [[2013 Nebelhorn Trophy]] was a [[Figure skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Qualification|qualification]] event for the 2014 Winter Olympics in [[Sochi]]. Placing 25th, Parr was unsuccessful in his bid to earn a spot in the Olympic men's individual event. The United Kingdom, however, qualified for the [[Figure skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Team trophy|Olympic team event]] and he was named in this team. On the first day of the Olympics, he placed ninth of ten skaters in the men's short program, earning the UK two points. His country did not advance further.
The [[2013 Nebelhorn Trophy]] was a [[Figure skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Qualification|qualification]] event for the 2014 Winter Olympics in [[Sochi]]. Placing 25th, Parr was unsuccessful in his bid to earn a spot in the Olympic men's individual event. The United Kingdom, however, qualified for the [[Figure skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Team trophy|Olympic team event]] and he was named in this team. On the first day of the Olympics, he placed ninth of ten skaters in the men's short program, earning the UK two points. His country did not advance further.

Parr consistently easily beat his British rivals in competition despite having a career hampered by injury, with none be able to get close to his competitive edge and huge natural talent.


Parr retired from competition in April 2014.<ref name=TNE140410/>
Parr retired from competition in April 2014.<ref name=TNE140410/>

Revision as of 10:54, 9 October 2014

Matthew Parr
Born (1990-03-01) 1 March 1990 (age 34)
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Figure skating career
CountryUnited Kingdom
Began skating1997
RetiredApril 2014

Matthew Parr (born 1 March 1990) is an English figure skater. He is a four-time British national champion (2009–10, 2013–14).

Career

Following the 2009 European Championships, Parr was named as the British entry for the 2009 World Championships, replacing Elliot Hilton, but Hilton won a lawsuit against the National Ice Skating Association and was restored to the team.[1]

The 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy was a qualification event for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Placing 25th, Parr was unsuccessful in his bid to earn a spot in the Olympic men's individual event. The United Kingdom, however, qualified for the Olympic team event and he was named in this team. On the first day of the Olympics, he placed ninth of ten skaters in the men's short program, earning the UK two points. His country did not advance further.

Parr consistently easily beat his British rivals in competition despite having a career hampered by injury, with none be able to get close to his competitive edge and huge natural talent.

Parr retired from competition in April 2014.[2]

Programs

Season Short Program Free Skating
2013–2014
[3]
  • Farruca y Rumba
    by Pepe Romero
2009–2010
[4]
2008–2009
[5]
2007–2008
[6]

Competitive highlights

Results[7]
International
Event 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14
Worlds 30th
Europeans 27th 27th
Cup of Nice 16th 18th 15th
Golden Spin 15th
Ice Challenge 14th
Nebelhorn 17th 15th 25th
NRW Trophy 12th 24th
Volvo Cup 8th
International: Junior
Junior Worlds 29th
JGP Austria 12th
JGP Gr. Britain 16th 13th
JGP Italy 25th
JGP Norway 16th
JGP Romania 11th
JGP Ukraine 18th
Triglav Trophy 6th J.
Merano Cup 1st J.
National
British Champ. 1st J. 2nd J. 3rd J. 4th 1st 1st 2nd 1st 1st
Team events
Olympics 10T/9P
J. = Junior level; JGP = Junior Grand Prix
T = Team result; P = Personal result

References

  1. ^ Stevenson, Sandra (19 March 2009). "Matthew Parr denied World Figure Skating spot over high-court ruling". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 28 November 2009.
  2. ^ Wilson, Scott (10 April 2014). "North-East Winter Olympian announces his retirement". The Northern Echo.
  3. ^ "Matthew PARR: 2013/2014". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 12 April 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Matthew PARR: 2009/2010". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Matthew PARR: 2008/2009". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 19 May 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Matthew PARR: 2007/2008". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 19 December 2007. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Competition Results: Matthew Parr". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 12 April 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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