Antarctica Speed Record
In October 2013 Richard will leave the UK to attempt to break Christian Eide’s Antarctic speed record.
Blog & News
Read Richard’s personal blogs from Antarctica following his progress every step of the way and find out Richard’s latest news.
About Richard
Richard Parks is an extreme environment athlete. Read about his record breaking expeditions and life here.
Recent blog entries & news
Team Wales appoint Richard as team attaché for Glasgow 2014
The Commonwealth Games Council for Wales has appointed Richard and Welsh rugby player Ryan Jones as official team attachés for Team Wales at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Read more →
Details of Richard’s book revealed
We are thrilled to announce that Richard’s first book “Beyond the Horizon” will be published on 25th September 2014 by Sphere, an imprint of the Little, Brown Book Group.
Beyond the Horizon is the incredible story of one man’s journey from International rugby player to world record-breaking extreme adventurer. Read more →
Richard Parks wins the Blyth Spirit Award at the RPA Awards
Richard Parks was awarded the Blyth Spirit Award at the 2014 Rugby Players’ Association awards dinner last night at Battersea Evolution in London. Read more →
RT @HelenPhillips05: KelvinGrove for Bowls! Great work by our VI bowlers. @TeamWales #GoWales http://t.co/DDRf67InZVJuly 24, 2014 - 1:16 pm- RT @sport_wales: Some good results coming in from @TeamWales - remember to download the App for schedules and results! http://t.co/4LdcQzMj…July 24, 2014 - 1:15 pm
- RT @HociCymruMen: Incredible performance @HociCymruWomen - full of grit and determination. Cant wait for our game tomorrow vs India! http:/…July 24, 2014 - 1:14 pm
