About Stuart Parkinson
Lived 1929 – 1989 (aged 60). Stuart Parkinson was an athlete.
Stuart Parkinson (31 May 1929 – 25 October 1989) was a British alpine skier and bobsledder. A former lieutenant in the Royal Engineers and 21 Special Air Service British army soldier, he competed in the men's downhill at the 1948 Winter Olympics and in the two-man and four-man bobsleigh events at the 1956 Winter Olympics. Parkinson was the flag bearer for Great Britain at Cortina during the 1956 Olympics. Along with his 1956 Olympic partner Christopher Williams, Parkinson won the first ever Commonwealth Winter Games 2-man bob title in 1958, representing England.
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Who was Stuart Parkinson?
British Alpine skier and bobsledder (1929-1989)
When was Stuart Parkinson born?
Stuart Parkinson was born on 31 May 1929 in Hammersmith.
When did Stuart Parkinson die?
Stuart Parkinson died on 25 October 1989.
What was Stuart Parkinson's occupation?
Stuart Parkinson was an athlete.
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