Arthur Parkin
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | William Arthur•Parkin |
| Used name | Arthur•Parkin |
| Born | 15 February 1952 in Whangarei, Northland (NZL) |
| Died | 14 November 2023 in Auckland, Auckland (NZL) |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 65 kg |
| Affiliations | Otago University Men's Hockey Club, Dunedin (NZL) |
| NOC |  New Zealand |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Arthur Parkin played hockey for New Zealand at three Olympic Games in 1972, 1976, and 1984, winning gold in 1976. In 2018 Parkin went on trial at the Auckland District Court, facing charges of indecent acts towards young girls. The offences allegedly took place between 1975 and 1983. He was found guilty and sentenced to 20 months in prison for indecent assault.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Hockey | NZL |
Arthur Parkin | |||
| Hockey, Men (Olympic) | New Zealand | 9 | ||||
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Hockey | NZL |
Arthur Parkin | |||
| Hockey, Men (Olympic) | New Zealand | 1 | Gold | |||
| 1984 Summer Olympics | Hockey | NZL |
Arthur Parkin | |||
| Hockey, Men (Olympic) | New Zealand | 7 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Sent to Prison (In 2018 he was sentenced to 20 months in prison for indecently assaulting young girls)