Monica MacDonald (born 5 May 1967) is an Australian

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coach and former competitor in

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. With Rodney Clarke, she became a four-time Australian national champion (1986–1989) and placed 20th at the

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. She later won three national titles with Duncan Smart (1990–1992).

Personal life

MacDonald was born on 5 May 1967. She is the mother of

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, who competed in men's singles at the

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and

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, and of

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, who competed in ladies' singles at the

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Career

MacDonald began learning to skate at Homebush Ice Rink in Australia and, when she was almost 12 years old, became a student of Barbara Clarke. With Rodney Clarke, MacDonald won four consecutive national titles, beginning in 1985. The duo competed at the

, finishing in 20th place, and at three

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. They were the first Australian ice dancers to medal in an international event, taking bronze in

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. In 1989, MacDonald teamed up with Duncan Smart. The duo won the next three national titles and competed at four World Championships, from 1989 to 1992. She retired from competition around 1992 and became a coach, working with singles and ice dancers. She is based at Macquarie Ice Rink in Sydney, Australia. She has coached: *

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She is also an ISU Technical Specialist.

Competitive highlights

With Clarke

With Smart

References

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