Britney Simpson (born May 5, 1996) is an American pair skater. With current partner Matthew Blackmer, she is the 2011 Junior Grand Prix Final bronze medalist, the 2012 U.S. Junior silver medalist and the 2013 U.S. Junior Champion. With former partner Nathan Miller, she is the 2010 U.S. junior silver medalist.
Career Simpson was born in Denver, Colorado, and teamed up with Nathan Miller in April 2008. Their partnership ended in 2011.
Simpson teamed up with Blackmer in February 2011 after Miller's retirement. They train in Colorado Springs under coach Dalilah Sappenfield.
In the 2011–2012 season, Simpson and Blackmer won gold at their first Junior Grand Prix event, 2011 JGP Poland, and silver at their second event, 2011 JGP Estonia. They won the bronze medal at the 2011–2012 Junior Grand Prix Final. They competed at the 2012 World Junior Championships and finished 10th.
Programs
With Blackmer Season Short program Free skating Exhibition 2013–2014 Flamenco by Didulia Beethoven's Five Secrets by The Piano Guys 2012–2013 The Mask of Zorro by James Horner Henry V by Patrick Doyle You Should Be Dancing by Bee Gees 2011–2012 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon by Tan Dun Titanic by James Horner
Competitive highlights
With Blackmer Results International Event 2011–2012 2012–2013 Junior Worlds 10th 10th JGP Final 3rd JGP Austria 5th JGP Estonia 2nd JGP Poland 1st JGP Germany 5th National U.S. Championships 2nd J. 1st J. J. = Junior level; JGP = Junior Grand Prix
With Miller Results International Event 2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011 GP Skate Canada 6th GP Cup of Russia 7th International: Junior JGP Final 6th JGP Germany 3rd JGP United States 4th National U.S. Championships 4th J. 2nd J. Midwestern Sectionals 4th J. GP = Grand Prix; JGP = Junior Grand Prix; J. = Junior level
References
External links
Britney Simpson / Matthew Blackmer at Icenetwork