Chris Parrish
Chris Parrish (born 19 January 1979) is an American professional water skier. From 15 May 2005 to 2 June 2013 Parrish held the world record for Slalom skiing.[1] During that time he tied his record once and beat it twice.[2] In addition to his world records, he has won nine major championships, and is regarded as one of the most dominant athletes in water skiing .[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Tower |
| Born | January 19, 1979 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Waterskiing |
| Event(s) | Slalom |
Biography
Chris Parrish was born in Destin, Florida on 19 January 1979. He began water skiing at the age of 2.[4] Nicknames: The Tower and The Pickleman
Achievements
| World Records | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25@43 off | May 15, 2005 | Isle of Lake Hancock | Winter Garden, FL |
| 1.5@43 off | August 28, 2005 | Trophy Lakes | Charleston, SC |
| 2@43 off | June 13, 2010 | Covington Ski Ranch | Covington, LA |
| Major Titles | |
|---|---|
| Masters Titles | 2002, 2005 |
| Moomba Masters Titles | 2000, 2008, 2009, 2013 |
References
- "IWWF Records". www.iwsf.com. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- "Chris Parrish Sets New Slalom Record". Waterski Magazine. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- "Chris Parrish: A Way of Life". Waterski Magazine. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- "ChrisP.Bio". www.usawaterski.org. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
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