Richard Parsons
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Richard Earl•Parsons |
| Used name | Richard•Parsons |
| Born | 20 June 1910 in Salisbury, Connecticut (USA) |
| Died | 12 March 1999 in Salisbury, Connecticut (USA) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 77 kg |
| Affiliations | Salisbury 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 |