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 a world 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.

Rich Parker
Parker in 2012
Personal information
Birth nameRichard Parker
NationalityBritish
Born (1987-02-05) 5 February 1987 (age 37)
Birmingham, United Kingdom
OccupationProfessional Rollerblader
Sport
PartnerMary-Jess Leaverland
Medal record
Competitions
Representing  United Kingdom
Silver medal – second place 2011 Shanghai, China Vert
Gold medal – first place 2011 Rotterdam, Netherlands Vert
Silver medal – second place 2011 Barcelona, Spain Vert
Gold medal – first place 2012 Copenhagen, Denmark Vert
Gold medal – first place 2013 European Championship Vert
Silver medal – second place 2014 Bulgaria Vert
Gold medal – first place 2015 Rome, Italy Vert
Gold medal – first place 2017 European Championship Vert

Best Tricks: Flatspin 900, 1080, 1260.

Rich Vert Skating

Vert Competitions

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  • 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)

References

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