Rachel Marie Parsons (born November 19, 1997) is an American retired competitive ice dancer. With brother Michael Parsons, she is the 2018 NHK Trophy bronze medalist, the 2018 Nebelhorn Trophy silver medalist, the 2017 World Junior champion, the 2016 World Junior silver medalist, the 2016-17 JGP Final champion, the 2015-16 JGP Final bronze medalist, and a five-time US junior medalist (pewter in 2012, bronze in 2014, silver in 2015 and 2016, and gold in 2017).
Personal Life[]
Parson's hobbies include painting, drawing, hiking, ceramics, singing, camping, and playing the guitar. She graduated from Redland Middle School in 2012, and from Colonel Zadok A. Magruder High School in 2016.
On April 2, 2019, Rachel announced her retirement following a battle with anorexia.
Programs[]
With Michael Parsons[]
| Season | Rhythm Dance | Free Dance |
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| 2018-2019 |
Tango:
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Initial FD:
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| Season | Short Dance | Free Dance |
| 2017-2018 |
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| 2016-2017 |
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| 2015-2016 |
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Medialuna Tango Project medley:
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| 2014-2015 |
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| 2013-2014 |
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| 2012-2013 |
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| 2011-2012 |
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| Season | Pattern Dance | Free Dance |
| 2010-2011 | N/A |
Exhibitions[]
| Season | Music |
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| 2016-2017 |
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| 2015-2016 |
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ISU Results[]
(Season bests highlighted in bold, personal bests italicized)
With Michael Parsons[]
| 2018-2019 Season | ||||
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| Date | Competition | RD | FD | Total |
| November 23 - 25 | 2018 Internationaux de France
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6 68.14 |
6 103.03 |
5 171.17 |
| November 9 - 11 | 2018 NHK Trophy
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3 69.07 |
3 109.57 |
3 178.64 |
| September 26 - 29 | 2018 Nebelhorn Trophy
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2 70.02 |
2 110.93 |
2 180.95 |
| September 13 - 16 | 2018 Lombardia Trophy
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2 68.20 |
3 102.48 |
2 170.68 |
| August 1 - 5 | 2018 Asian Open Trophy
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1 64.47 |
3 92.66 |
2 157.13 |
| 2017-2018 Season | ||||
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| Date | Competition | SD | FD | Total |
| January 22 - 27 | 2018 Four Continents Championships
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6 60.18 |
6 95.12 |
6 155.30 |
| December 6 - 9 | 2017 Golden Spin of Zagreb |
9 60.18 |
8 92.20 |
8 152.38 |
| November 24 - 26 | 2017 Skate America
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8 58.36 |
9 87.18 |
9 145.54 |
| October 20 - 22 | 2017 Rostelecom Cup
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7 59.41 |
8 89.34 |
7 148.75 |
| September 21 - 23 | 2017 Ondrej Nepela Trophy
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2 67.48 |
3 95.66 |
2 163.14 |
| 2016-2017 Season | |||||
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| Date | Competition | Level | SD | FD | Total |
| March 13 - 19 | 2017 World Junior Championships
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Junior | 2 67.29 |
1 97.54 |
1 164.83 |
| December 8 - 11 | 2016-17 JGP Final
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Junior | 2 66.91 |
1 95.59 |
1 162.50 |
| October 5 - 8 | 2016 JGP Germany
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Junior | 1 65.93 |
1 91.70 |
1 157.63 |
| September 9 - 11 | 2016 JGP Japan
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Junior | 1 66.76 |
1 93.66 |
1 160.42 |
| July 27 - 30 | 2016 Lake Placid Ice Dance International
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Junior | 1 66.15 |
1 90.02 |
1 156.17 |
| 2015-2016 Season | |||||
| Date | Competition | Level | SD | FD | Total |
| March 14 - 20 | 2016 World Junior Championships
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Junior | 1 67.88 |
2 94.86 |
2 162.74 |
| December 9 - 13 | 2015-16 JGP Final
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Junior | 2 64.91 |
5 79.50 |
3 144.41 |
| October 7 - 10 | 2015 JGP Croatia
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Junior | 1 66.49 |
1 94.30 |
1 160.79 |
| August 19 - 23 | 2015 JGP Slovakia
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Junior | 2 59.02 |
1 90.40 |
1 149.42 |
| July 30 - 31 | 2015 Lake Placid Ice Dance International
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Junior | 1 56.40 |
1 85.01 |
1 141.41 |
| 2014-2015 Season | |||||
| Date | Competition | Level | SD | FD | Total |
| March 2 - 8 | 2015 World Junior Championships
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Junior | 4 58.39 |
5 82.55 |
4 140.94 |
| January 7 - 10 | 2015 Mentor Nestlé Nesquik Toruń Cup
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Junior | 2 58.58 |
2 84.60 |
2 143.18 |
| October 8 - 11 | 2014 JGP Croatia
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Junior | 2 56.28 |
2 84.05 |
2 140.33 |
| September 10 - 14 | 2014 JGP Japan
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Junior | 1 55.71 |
3 75.71 |
3 131.42 |
| 2013-2014 Season | |||||
| Date | Competition | Level | SD | FD | Total |
| March 10 - 16 | 2014 World Junior Championships
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Junior | 4 58.08 |
8 73.74 |
8 131.82 |
| December 5 - 8 | 2013-14 JGP Final
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Junior | 6 46.11 |
6 70.49 |
6 116.60 |
| October 2 - 6 | 2013 JGP Czech Republic
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Junior | 1 59.54 |
6 75.19 |
2 134.73 |
| September 11 - 15 | 2013 JGP Slovakia
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Junior | 2 52.09 |
2 79.01 |
2 131.10 |
| 2012-2013 Season | |||||
| Date | Competition | Level | SD | FD | Total |
| October 3 - 7 | 2012 JGP Croatia
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Junior | 2 56.35 |
3 77.74 |
3 134.09 |
| September 12 - 16 | 2012 JGP Austria
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Junior | 4 51.07 |
8 62.98 |
6 114.05 |
| 2011-2012 Season | |||||
| Date | Competition | Level | SD | FD | Total |
| February 27 - March 4 | 2012 World Junior Championships
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Junior | 16 45.37 |
14 63.79 |
15 109.16 |
| January 14 - 22 | 2012 Winter Youth Olympics
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Junior | 4 44.69 |
4 69.53 |
4 114.22 |
| September 14 - 18 | 2011 JGP Poland
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Junior | 10 43.03 |
9 64.94 |
9 107.97 |
Medal Record[]
(In chronological order)
With Michael Parsons[]
| Type | Competition | Season | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 2018 NHK Trophy | 2018-19 | Senior |
| Silver | 2018 Nebelhorn Trophy | 2018-19 | Senior |
| Silver | 2018 Lombardia Trophy | 2018-19 | Senior |
| Silver | 2018 Asian Open Trophy | 2018-19 | Senior |
| Silver | 2018 Lake Placid Ice Dance International | 2018-19 | Senior |
| Silver | 2017 Ondrej Nepela Trophy | 2017-18 | Senior |
| Silver | 2017 Lake Placid Ice Dance International | 2017-18 | Senior |
| Gold | 2017 World Junior Championships | 2016-17 | Junior |
| Gold | 2017 US Championships | 2016-17 | Junior |
| Gold | 2016-17 JGP Final | 2016-17 | Junior |
| Gold | 2016 JGP Germany | 2016-17 | Junior |
| Gold | 2016 JGP Japan | 2016-17 | Junior |
| Gold | 2016 Lake Placid IDI | 2016-17 | Junior |
| Silver | 2016 World Junior Championships | 2015-16 | Junior |
| Silver | 2016 US Championships | 2015-16 | Junior |
| Bronze | 2015-16 JGP Final | 2015-16 | Junior |
| Gold | 2015 JGP Croatia | 2015-16 | Junior |
| Gold | 2015 JGP Slovakia | 2015-16 | Junior |
| Gold | 2015 Lake Placid IDI | 2015-16 | Junior |
| Silver | 2015 US Championships | 2014-15 | Junior |
| Silver | 2015 Mentor Nestlé Nesquik Toruń Cup | 2014-15 | Junior |
| Silver | 2015 Eastern Sectionals | 2014-15 | Junior |
| Silver | 2014 JGP Croatia | 2014-15 | Junior |
| Bronze | 2014 JGP Japan | 2014-15 | Junior |
| Bronze | 2014 US Championships | 2013-14 | Junior |
| Silver | 2013 JGP Czech Republic | 2013-14 | Junior |
| Silver | 2013 JGP Slovakia | 2013-14 | Junior |
| Silver | 2013 Eastern Sectionals | 2012-13 | Junior |
| Bronze | 2012 JGP Croatia | 2012-13 | Junior |
| Pewter | 2012 US Championships | 2011-12 | Junior |
| Silver | 2012 Eastern Sectionals | 2011-12 | Junior |
| Gold | 2011 US Championships | 2010-11 | Novice |
| Gold | 2011 Eastern Sectionals | 2010-11 | Novice |
| Gold | 2010 Cherry Blossom Invitational FD | 2009-10 | Novice |
| Gold | 2010 Cherry Blossom Invitational SD | 2009-10 | Novice |
Small Medal Record[]
(Only awarded at ISU Championships)
| Type | Competition | Season | Program | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 2017 World Junior Championships | 2016-17 | Free Dance | Junior |
| Silver | 2017 World Junior Championships | 2016-17 | Short Dance | Junior |
| Silver | 2016 World Junior Championships | 2015-16 | Free Dance | Junior |
| Gold | 2016 World Junior Championships | 2015-16 | Short Dance | Junior |
With MacMillan[]
| Type | Competition | Season | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 2010 US Championships | 2009-10 | Intermediate |
| Gold | 2010 Eastern Sectionals | 2009-10 | Intermediate |
| Gold | 2009 US Championships | 2008-09 | Juvenile |
Social Media[]
Instagram: raemariesk8
Official Site (shared with Michael Parsons): https://www.parsons.ice-dance.com/
Twitter: @ray_sk8er
Sources[]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Parsons_(figure_skater)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Parsons_(figure_skater)
https://www.statsonice.com/skaterteam/Rachel/Parsons/Michael/Parsons/
http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/team/parsons_parsons
http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00013500.htm