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Katie Parker (skier)

Katie Parker (skier)

Australian freestyle skier

Kathryn Parker (born 28 April 1998) is a former Australian alpine skier who competed in the women's slalom event at the 2022 Winter Olympics.[1][2][3] She also competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics and spent three years as a member of the University of Utah's alpine team, the Utah Utes.[4] She retired from alpine skiing in 2023.[5]

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Parker was born in Melbourne, Victoria. She began skiing at the age of four.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "Australia's Katie Parker forced out of giant slalom at Winter Olympics following COVID-19 test drama". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 6 February 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  2. [2]
    Bagshaw, Eryk (9 February 2022). "With just hours to spare: Slalom skier Katie Parker to compete in Beijing after clearing COVID protocols". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  3. [3]
    "Olympian Katie Parker tests positive, then negative, then bombs out of slalom". The Guardian. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  4. [4]
    "Katie Parker". Australian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  5. [5]
    "Beijing Olympian Katie Parker retires from Alpine Skiing". Snow Australia. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.


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