Rich Parker

Rich Parker
Parker in 2012
Personal information
NationalityBritish
BornRichard Parker
(1987-02-05) 5 February 1987
OccupationProfessional Rollerblader
Sport
SportVert skating
PartnerMary-Jess Leaverland
Medal record
Competitions
Representing  United Kingdom
Silver medal – second place2011 Shanghai, ChinaVert
Gold medal – first place2011 Rotterdam, NetherlandsVert
Silver medal – second place2011 Barcelona, SpainVert
Gold medal – first place2012 Copenhagen, DenmarkVert
Gold medal – first place2013 European ChampionshipVert
Silver medal – second place2014 BulgariaVert
Gold medal – first place2015 Rome, ItalyVert
Gold medal – first place2017 European ChampionshipVert

Rich Parker (born 5 February 1987 in Birmingham) is a British professional vert skater. Parker started skating when he was ten years old in 1997 and turned professional in 2004, at the age of 17. He has attended many competitions in his vert skating career, regularly competing on the pro tour. Since becoming professional, Rich has produced an impressive competitive record, including an Asian X-Games Silver medal as well as winning the European Championships for three consecutive years. Rich Parker still remains the number one ranked halfpipe inline skater in the United Kingdom.

Best Tricks: Flatspin 900, 1080, 1260.

Rich Vert Skating

Vert Competitions

  • 2017 – European Champion – (1st)
  • 2016 – British Champion – (1st)
  • 2016 – NASS, England – (1st)
  • 2016 – Bunker, Italy – (1st)
  • 2015 – NL Contest, France – (2nd)
  • 2015 – ICR, Italy – (2nd)
  • 2015 – X Masters, Italy – (1st)
  • 2015 – NASS, England – (3rd)
  • 2014 – MSS, Bulgaria – (2nd)
  • 2014 – Roll Line, England – (1st)
  • 2013 – European Champion – (1st)
  • 2012 – Asian X Games, Shanghai, China – (4th)
  • 2012 – NL Contest, Strasbourg, France – (1st)
  • 2012 – Chewits Xtreme Inline Open, Birmingham – (1st)
  • 2012 – European Championship Halfpipe, Copenhagen, Denmark – (1st)
  • 2012 – King of Warriors 2, Barcelona, Spain – (1st)
  • 2012 – ProRad, São Paulo, Brazil – (3rd)
  • 2011 – Asian X Games, Shanghai, China – (2nd)
  • 2011 – European Championships, Rotterdam, Netherlands – (1st)
  • 2011 – King of Warriors, Barcelona, Spain – (2nd)
  • 2006 – LG Action Sports World Championships, Dallas, TX, USA – (6th)
  • 2006 – LG Action Sports World Tour, Amsterdam, Netherlands – (7th)
  • 2005 – LG Action Sports World Championship, Manchester, England – (6th)

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