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, Parrish has won nine major championships, and is regarded as one of water skiing's most dominant athletes.[3]
Biography
Chris Parrish was born in Destin, Florida on 19 January 1979. He began water skiing at the age of 2.[4]
Achievements
| Major Championships | |
|---|---|
| Masters | 2002, 2005 |
| U.S. National Championships | 1996, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| World Championships | |
| World Records | ||
|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2005 | 1.25 @ 9.75 m | |
| 15 May 2005 | 1.25 @ 9.75 m | |
| 28 August 2005 | 1.5 @ 9.75 m | |
| 13 June 2010 | 2.00 @ 9.75 m | beaten by Nate Smith 2 June 2013: 2.50 @ 9.75 m |
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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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