&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:2000_-_Robert_Parker.jpg) Parker in 2000 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 24, 1960 Wharton, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 20, 2021 (aged 60) Argyle, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Texas A&M |
| Playing career | |
| 1979–1982 | South Plains |
| 1982–1984 | Angelo State |
| Position(s) | Javelin, decathlon |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1987–1991 | Texas A&M |
| 1991-1993 | Highland Park HS (TX) |
| 1993–1994 | UTEP |
| 1994–1998 | Kjell Ove Hauge (personal coach) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| NCAA Championship runner-up: 1994 NCAA Champions: 3 NCAA runners-up: 4 | |
| Records | |
| 2 world records (shot put) | |
Robert Lynn Parker (September 24, 1960 – April 20, 2021) was a college track and field coach for the throwing events at Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at El Paso. He coached several NCAA champions, but was most recognized for coaching the world record holder in the shot put, Randy Barnes.[1]
- ^ Presentation magazine of UTEP track and field team 1994. Presentation of Coach Parker (page 5)