Hawk Item — Finished his career ranking fifth in the UI record books in 200 back (1:44.45) and sixth in 100 back (48.14).
2015-16 — Posted an NCAA “B” qualifying time in 200 back (1:45.88)… ranked second on team in 100 back (49.15) and 200 back… swam a collegiate-best in 100 free (48.82) and 200 IM (1:54.27)… swam a season-best in 50 free (22.56) and 100 free (1:50.84)… member of the second-fastest 400-medley relay (3:16.66)… won the 200 back in the dual against Michigan State (10/16)… Academic All-Big Ten honoree.
2014-15 — Swam NCAA “B” qualifying times in the 100 back and 200 back… swam collegiate-best times in the 100 back (48.14) and 200 back (1:44.45)… ranks fourth all-time in the 200 back and fifth in the 100 back… recorded 23 top-5 finishes, including three wins… honorable mention CSCAA Scholar All-American… named Academic All-Big Ten… Dean’s List honoree for the spring semester… letterwinner.
2013-14 — Recorded an NCAA “B” qualifying time in the 200-back (1:45.21)… swam collegiate-best times in the 200-free (1:42.15) at the Hawkeye Invitational and 1,000-free (10:01.27) at Northwestern… swam season-best time in 500-free (4:35.94) and 200-back at Big Ten Championships and in the 100-back (49.20) at the Hawkeye Invitational… posted eight top-five finishes… Academic All-Big Ten… named to UI’s Dean’s List for spring semester… letterwinner.
2012-13 — Posted an NCAA “B” qualifying time in the 200 backstroke (1:44.91)… swam collegiate best times in the 50 free (22.55) vs. Western Illinois, 200 free (1:46.03) in dual at Colorado College/vs. Austin College, 500 free (4:33.98) and 100 (49.16) and 200 (1:44.91) back at the Big Ten Championships… advanced to the “B” final and finished 16th overall in 200 back at the Big Tens… letterwinner.
High School — Three-time all-state selection… was a state champion and five-time state finalist in first three seasons… Junior National qualifier… best times are 50.60 (100 back), 1:49.77 (200 back) and 4:33.94 (500 free)… holds school records in the 50, 200 and 500 free, 100 back, 100 fly and 200 IM… coached by Matt Beck.
Personal — Born Sept. 10, 1993, in San Antonio, Texas… son of Greg and Patty Parker… has two older sisters, Sarah and Kristin… coached by Matt Beck.
Parker’s Collegiate Bests
| Event | Time | Meet | Date |
| 50 Free | 22.55 | Western Illinois | 2/8/13 |
| 100 Free | 48.82 | Western Illinois | 2/5/16 |
| 200 Free | 1:42.15 | Hawkeye Invitational | 12/7/13 |
| 500 Free | 4:33.98 | at Big Ten Championships | 2/28/13 |
| 1,000 Free | 10:01.27 | at Northwestern | 1/15/14 |
| 100 Back | 48.14 | Big Ten Championships | 2/26-28/15 |
| 200 Back | 1:44.45 | Big Ten Championships | 2/26-28/15 |
| 200 IM | 1:54.27 | at Big Ten Championships | 2/25/16 |