Dom Parsons

BIO

Dominic Parsons is a Team GB Winter Olympian who competed as a Skeleton racer. Dom won the bronze medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea having competed at the previous Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia in 2014. Dom started his career in athletics as a sprinter for Blackheath and Bromley Harriers Athletic Club competing in the 400m. Dom switched to skeleton in 2007 after being introduced to the sport by Adam Pengilly at the Bath bobsleigh and skeleton push-start track. In tandem with his skeleton career Dom completed a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, and used some of the skills he developed in this to help him to maximise his chances as an international competitor. Dom retired from the sport at the end of 2019 and has continued his passion with the sport, coaching Australian Jaclyn Narracott who won the Silver medal at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

SKILLS

Leadership | Performing Under Pressure | Inspiration | Empowerment | Resilience | Motivation | Diversity and Inclusion | Dealing with Adversity

ACHIEVEMENTS

Olympian - Team GB | Skeleton Olympics - Sochi (2014) | Pyeongchang (2018) World Championships (2014-2018) Skeleton World Cups (2012 - 2019) PhD in Mechanical Engineering | University of Bath