Ken Parr (sport shooter)

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Ken Parr
Personal information
NationalityEnglish
Born1962
Croydon
Sport
SportSport shooting
ClubHam and Petersham
Medal record
Sports shooting
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1998 Kuala Lumpur 50m rifle 3 pos
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1998 Kuala Lumpur 50m rifle 3 pos pair

Kenneth AJ Parr Sr. (born 1962) is a male retired British sport shooter.

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Sport shooting career

He represented England and won two bronze medals in the 50 metres rifle 3 position and pair, at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. [1] [2] [3]

Personal life

He is the father of the four times Commonwealth Games medallist Kenneth Parr. [4]

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References

  1. "1998 Athletes". Team England.
  2. "England team in 1998". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  3. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  4. "2018 profile of son Kenneth Parr". Commonwealth Games Federation.