Joel Parkinson
Biography
Joel Parkinson, born on April 10, 1981, is a renowned Australian surfer who dominated the ASP World Championship Tour for twelve years. He won eleven elite ASP World Title Events and achieved runner-up second place four times before securing his first World Title in 2012 at the Banzai Pipeline Masters. A fan favorite known as "Parko," Parkinson left an enduring legacy in surfing, marked by his impressive achievements on the tour.