| Terra Findlay | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Terra Findlay |
| Height | 175 cm (5.74 ft) |
Terra Findlay (born May 3, 1990) is a Canadian ice dancer who has also competed for France.
Personal life
Findlay was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. She moved in France to compete with Richaud and lived in Lyon during their competitive career.
Career
Through 2005, Findlay competed as a single skater. She competed on the international level in singles for Canada, placing 6th on the novice level at the 2003 Triglav Trophy.[1]
From 2003 through 2005, Findlay competed for Canada as a pair skater with partner John Mattatall. They were the 2004 Canadian junior silver medalists and placed 10th at the 2004 World Junior Figure Skating Championships. They were coached by Doug Leigh and Lee Barkell at the Mariposa School of Skating.[2]
After that partnership ended in 2005, Findlay switched to ice dancing and competed with Liam Dougherty on the national level through 2007.
In 2007, she teamed up with partner Benoît Richaud to compete for France. They were the 2009 French bronze medalists. Their partnership ended following the 2008-2009 season.[3]
Competitive highlights
Ice dancing career
Results for France
(with Richaud for France)
| Event | 2008-2009 |
|---|---|
| European Championships | 19th |
| World Junior Championships | 10th |
| French Championships | 3rd |
| Junior Grand Prix, Belarus | 3rd |
| Junior Grand Prix, France | 4th |
Results for Canada
(with Liam Dougherty)
| Event | 2005-2006 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Championships | 8th | 7th |
Pairs career
(with John Mattatall for Canada)
| Event | 2002-2003 | 2003-2004 | 2004-2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Junior Championships | 10th | ||
| Canadian Championships | 4th J. | 2nd J. | 7th |
| Nebelhorn Trophy | 4th | ||
| Junior Grand Prix, Slovenia | 3rd | ||
| Junior Grand Prix, Slovakia | 4th |
- J = Junior level
Singles career
(results for Canada)
| Event | 2002-2003 | 2003-2004 | 2004-2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Championships | 3rd N. | 12th J. | 13th J. |
| Triglav Trophy | 6th N. |
- N = Novice level; J = Junior level
References
- ^ 2003 Triglav Trophy
- ^ Skate Canada: Young Canadian Team to Set to Compete in International Development Event
- ^ RUICCI, PETER (October 1, 2009). "Looking for Mr. Right — Skater Tera Findlay needs a partner". Sault Star. Retrieved October 2, 2009.