Arthur Parkin
Field hockey player (1952–2023)
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William Arthur Parkin (15 February 1952 – 14 November 2023) was a New Zealand field hockey player. He was a member of the New Zealand national team that won the gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.[1] He also participated at the 1972 and 1984 Summer Olympics.[2]
BornWilliam Arthur Parkin
15 February 1952
15 February 1952
Whangārei, New Zealand
Died14 November 2023 (aged 71)
Auckland, New Zealand
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Arthur Parkin 15 February 1952 Whangārei, New Zealand |
| Died | 14 November 2023 (aged 71) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Field hockey |
In February 2018, Parkin was found guilty on two charges of sexually assaulting an eleven-year-old girl. He was acquitted of three other charges involving two other complainants.[3] He was sentenced to one year and eight months imprisonment.[4]
Parkin died in Auckland on 14 November 2023, at the age of 71.[5][6]
