Richard Parsons

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRichard Earl•Parsons
Used nameRichard•Parsons
Born20 June 1910 in Salisbury, Connecticut (USA)
Died12 March 1999 in Salisbury, Connecticut (USA)
Measurements183 cm / 77 kg
AffiliationsSalisbury Outing Club
NOC United States

Biography

Little is known of Richard Parsons. He was a native of Salisbury, Connecticut and competed for the Salisbury Outing Club. In 1932, he won the US Olympic Trials in the 18 km cross-country race. He also frequently competed in Nordic combined.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) USA Richard Parsons
18 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 28
50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 15
1936 Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) USA Richard Parsons
18 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 46
50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 29
4 × 10 kilometres Relay, Men (Olympic) United States 11