Katie Parker (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]

Katie Parker
Country Australia
Full nameKathryn Parker
Born (1998-04-28) 28 April 1998
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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

References
  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. 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. "Olympian Katie Parker tests positive, then negative, then bombs out of slalom". The Guardian. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  4. "Katie Parker". Australian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  5. "Beijing Olympian Katie Parker retires from Alpine Skiing". Snow Australia. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.


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