Thomas Williams

Background

Thomas Williams was born in Calgary, Alberta.

Education

Junior national champions, they were sent to the 2011 World Junior Championships and finished eighth.

Career

With Nicole Orford, he placed fifth at the 2014 Four Continents Championships. He works as a coach, dance partner and for his own auto detailing company. Williams began training with Nicole Orford in May 2010.

Due to Skate Canada rules, they competed on the senior level at the 2012 Canadian Championships and came in sixth.

They also placed sixth at the 2012 World Junior Championships. Orford/Williams made their senior international debut in the 2012-2013 season.

Competing on the Grand Prix series for the first time, they placed eighth at the 2012 Rostelecom Cup and fourth at the 2012 Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai Trophy. After winning the bronze medal at the 2013 Canadian Championships, they were assigned to the 2013 Four Continents Championships and finished sixth.

In the summer of 2013, Williams injured both ankles due to boot problems, causing the team to reduce their training to 20 minutes at a time.

Fifth at the 2014 Canadian Championships, Orford/Williams were not named in Canada"s Olympic team but were sent to the 2014 Four Continents Championships, where they placed fifth. (with Orford).

Achievements

• Competing on the 2010-2011 International Skating Union Junior Grand Prix series, they took the bronze medal in England and placed fifth in the Czechoslovakian Republic. During the 2011-2012 International Skating Union Junior Grand Prix, Orford/Williams won gold in Brisbane, Australia, and finished sixth in Austria. They won bronze at the United States. Classic and placed eighth at the 2013 Trophée Éric Bompard.