Terrence parkin biography
- Terence Mike Parkin .
- Terence Mike Parkin is a swimmer from South Africa, who won the silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the 200m Breaststroke.
- Terence Parkin, a deaf swimmer from South Africa, was born on April 12, 1980, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
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Early Life and Discovery of Deafness
Born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, in 1980, Terence Parkin faced a life-altering challenge from his infancy. Diagnosed as deaf when he was just 18 months old, Parkin’s disability set him on a path of unique challenges and extraordinary triumphs. Growing up in South Africa, he was immersed in a world of silence, but this did not deter his indomitable spirit.
Parkin’s parents played a crucial role in his early life, ensuring he received the same opportunities as hearing children. Their support was instrumental in his development, both personally and athletically. Parkin attended the Fulton School for the Deaf in KwaZulu-Natal, where he was introduced to swimming, a sport that would soon define his life.
Stepping into the World of Competitive Swimming
Parkin’s talent in the pool was evident from a young age. His ability to focus and his physical prowess set him apart from his peers. Coaches quickly recognized his potential, and Parkin began competing in local and regional swimming competitions. Despite the communication barriers, hi
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Olympic Silver Medalist Terence Parkin Recognized As Global Brand Ambassador For Deaf and Blind
37-year-old Terence Parkin from South Africa was born deaf. He has won 33 Deaflympic medals and is the most decorated Deaflympic athlete in the world. Parkin’s greatest achievement is perhaps winning the silver medal in the 200 breast at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.
Parkin has recently been honored by the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation as Global Brand Ambassador for the Deaf and Blind. Parkin has used his role as an ambassador to travel across the world giving talks on various issues such as water safety and teaching children how to swim.
Parkin recently represented the Foundation at the 2017 Deaflympics in Turkey and met with Deaflympic officials. He has also been invited to speak on behalf of the Foundation in a number of countries including Pakistan, Russia, Australia, China and the Philippines.
The World Health Organization estimates that 40 people die from drowning every hour. This motivated Her Serene Highness, Princess Charlene of Monaco, to create the Found
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- The Foundation
- H.S.H. Princess Charlene
- Missions
- News
- Make a $500 Donation to PCMF USA and Receive a Monaco-USA Friendship Jacket
- PCMF USA Renews its Partnership with Swim Strong Foundation in 2019
- Surfer Nic Lamb Gifts Unique Surfboard to PCMF USA
- F1 driver Charles Leclerc Named Ambassador for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation
- Inaugural SoCal Water Safety Summit Takes Places in Newport Beach, CA
- PCMF USA to fund water safety equipment for the new Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Greenland Point Waterfront
- Young Rugby Players from the USA Participate in Drowning prevention workshops in Monaco
- Team from the USA Participates in Monaco's Sainte Devote Rugby Tournament
- PCMF USA is proud to support the 2022 California Water Safety Summit
- City of Fort Lauderdale Visited by Monaco's Princely Family to Celebrate the Completion of the World-Renowned Aquatic Center
- PCMF USA supports the Chinatown YMCA's Swimathon Fundraiser
- "Swimming Buddies", a Children's Book by Florida Swim School's Kara Cassidy
- Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation Water
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