Marcy Hinzmann

Background

Marcy Hinzmann was born May 26, 1982 in Norman, Oklahoma, the eldest of three children. Her mother is from Venezuela.

Career

With Aaron Parchem, she is the 2006 United States. national silver medalist and competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Hinzmann began skating at age eight. As a singles skater, she was coached by Carol Heiss Jenkins.

After switching to pairs, she skated with Ronnie Biancosino from around 2000 to 2002 and then with Steve Hartsell for one season.

Hinzmann teamed up with Aaron Parchem in 2003. She had a torn anterior cruciate ligament during the 2004-2005 season.

They were selected to represent the United States at the 2006 Winter Olympics, where they finished 13th. The pair then placed 11th at the 2006 World Championships.

Hinzmann ended her competitive career in 2006, and went on to skate professionally with Lee Harris on cruise ships and in gala shows.

She participated in the third season of the Canadian television show Battle of the Blades, partnered with Todd Simpson. (with Parchem)

With Parchem

With Hartsell

With Biancosino.

Achievements

• The pair won the bronze medal at the 2005 United States. Championships and silver in 2006.