Name: Matt Parker
Date of Birth: 15/10/1985
Hometown: Bay of Plenty – Rotorua, New Zealand
Years in Triathlon: 2
Education: Post graduate diploma - Environmental Science
Occupation: Environmental Data Assistant - Environment Bay of Plenty
Favourite Event: Blue Lake Multisport Festival
Coach: Graham Park
Favourite Training: Swim – Open water swim - blue lake, Bike - Long steady ride around Waikite Valley, Run - Redwood forest trails
Worst training session: 100k group ride in the rain, lost the group, bombed by magpies and crashed :(
Best sessions: Any race that goes well

Recent results:
Triathlon NZ sprint distance Triathlon champs
Kinloch 3rd Feb 2008
3rd 20-24 yr age group male

Triathlon NZ standard distance Triathlon champs
Wellington 14th March 2008
8th 20-24 yr age group male