About Arthur Parkin
Lived 1952 – 2023 (aged 71). Arthur Parkin was a New Zealand field hockey player.
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. He also participated at the 1972 and 1984 Summer Olympics.
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. He was sentenced to one year and eight months imprisonment.
Parkin died in Auckland on 14 November 2023, at the age of 71.
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Who was Arthur Parkin?
field hockey player
When was Arthur Parkin born?
Arthur Parkin was born on 15 February 1952 in Whangārei.
When did Arthur Parkin die?
Arthur Parkin died on 14 November 2023 in Auckland.
What was Arthur Parkin's occupation?
Arthur Parkin was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Arthur Parkin?
Arthur Parkin was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Parkin. https://biography.guide/arthur-parkin/
MLA: "Arthur Parkin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-parkin/.
Chicago: "Arthur Parkin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-parkin/.
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