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Terence Parkin is a South African swimmer who was born on 12 April, 1980 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. He is a three-time Olympic medalist, having won a silver medal in the 200m breaststroke at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, and a bronze medal in the same event at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. He also won a bronze medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Parkin began swimming at the age of seven and was soon competing in local and regional competitions. He was selected to represent Zimbabwe at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he won a bronze medal in the 200m breaststroke. Parkin moved to South Africa in 1999 and began competing for his new country. He won a silver medal in the 200m breaststroke at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, and a bronze medal in the same event at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. He also won a bronze medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Parkin has won numerous medals at the African Swimming Championships, the All-Africa Games, and the Commonwealth Games. He was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 2018. Parkin is married to fellow South African swimmer, Karin Prinsloo, and they have two children. He is currently the head coach of the South African national swimming team.

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Age 44 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 12 April, 1980
Birthday 12 April
Birthplace Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Nationality Zimbabwe

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Terence Parkin Height, Weight & Measurements

At 44 years old, Terence Parkin height is 185 cm and Weight 85 kg.

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Height 185 cm
Weight 85 kg
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Terence Parkin Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Terence Parkin worth at the age of 44 years old? Terence Parkin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Swimmer. He is from Zimbabwe. We have estimated Terence Parkin's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2009

Parkin has set 7 Deaflympics records for swimming(Men's).All of these records were set at the 2009 Summer Deaflympics.

2000

Parkin competed in his first Olympic games in 2000 at the age of 20. He used sign language to communicate with his coach. About his trip to the Olympics, Parkin said "I am going to the Olympics to represent South Africa, but it's so vitally important for me to go, to show that the deaf can do anything. They can't hear, they can see everything. I would like to show the world that there's opportunities for the deaf."

1999

Parkin is the only deaf swimmer to be part of the FINA's elite rankings in 1999 and 2000. He holds the record for winning the most number of medals in Deaflympics history with a total of 33. In 2011, Parkin saved a young boy from drowning.

1980

Terence Mike Parkin (born 12 April 1980 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe) is a swimmer from South Africa, who won the silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the 200 metres breaststroke. Parkin, who is deaf, also competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics, as well as the 2005 Deaflympics in which he took home two gold medals.