Written by:Emily Bates
For the first time in his career, Australian Billabong team rider Joel Parkinson claimed the ASP World Championship title at the Billabong Pipe Masters 2012. With numerous event wins under his belt over the years, it was only a matter of time before this Aussie powerhouse claimed a world title to add to his list of career accomplishments. Not only did Parko claim the ASP WCT title, he finished the year with an extra sweet win at the Billabong Pipe Masters!
Joel Parkinson (AUS) hunts down a Backdoor barrel during the 2012 Billabong Pipe Masters contest. Photo: Surf Channel /Shannon Q
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As a 2012 college graduate from California State University, Long Beach, Emily enters the world with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies and a passion for surfing, cultural diversity and serving others.
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