Kyle Parrott (Turgeon)
Personal Details
Biography
Saw first WC action at Richmond Oval in 2009, finishing 9th in 1,000 metres … Ranked 2nd in Canada in 1,000 metres for 2008-09 season … Skated in first World Cup in 2008.
GETTING TO KNOW…
Son of Kimme and Glen Parrott … Has four siblings, Cory (28), Chantelle (23), Joel (14) and Holly (12) … Started speed skating at the age of 11.
Olympic Highlights
| Games | Sport | Event | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Vancouver | Speed Skating - Long Track | 1,000m - Men | 24 |
| 2010 Vancouver | Speed Skating - Long Track | 1,500m - Men | 37 |
| 2010 Vancouver | Speed Skating - Long Track | 500m - Men | 21 |
Notable International Results
World Championship (WC) Results
2009 (Richmond, CAN): 16 (1) - 500 metres; 15(2) - 500 metres; 16(1) - 1,000 metres; 14(2) - 1,000 metres
Career Notes
2008-09: Posted a 9th-place finish at Single Distance WC at Richmond Oval ... Also attended Sprint WC in Moscow, RUS ... Finished 19th in 1,000 metres World Cup standings ... Captured silver in both 500 and 1,000 metres while placing 8th in 1,500 metres at Canadian Championships ... Ranked 2nd in Canada in 1,000 metres and 5th in 500 metres ... Skated in first career World Cup in Changchun, CHN in 2008; best result was 14th in 1,000 metres. 2007-08: Finished 10th in 500 metres at Canadian Championships ... Ranked 5th in Canada in 1,000 metres, 7th in 1,500 metres and 8th in 500 metres. 2006-07: At Canadian Championships, finished 10th in 500 metres, 14th in 1,000 metres and 16th in 1,500 metres ... Ranked 8th in Canada in 500 metres and 1,000 meters, and 9th in 1,500 metres. 2005-06: Top Canadian result was 5th in 500 metres at Canada Cup #3. 2004-05: Captured silver medal in 1,500 metres at Canadian Junior Championships and finished 5th in 3,000 metres and 5,000 metres ... Ranked 18th in Canada in 1,500 metres.
