Parsons Nabiula

Parsons Nabiula (2 January 1930 – 19 February 2005)[2] was a Filipino swimmer. He competed in two events at the 1956 Summer Olympics.[3]

For the Filipino actor, see Sonny Parsons.
Parsons Nabiula
Personal information
Full nameParsons Charles Nabiula[1]
NationalityFilipino
Born(1930-01-02)2 January 1930
Died19 February 2005(2005-02-19) (aged 75)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBreaststroke, Butterfly

Career

In his early years, Nabiula competed in the Manila-based Private Schools Athletic Association.[4]

Nabiula competed in two swimming events at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia representing the Philippines. Nabiula failed to advance from the first round of the men's 200 meter breaststroke after he and Brazilian swimmer, Octávio Mobiglia, were disqualified. They competed in Heat 1, which was contested by seven swimmers.[5]

In the men's 200 meter butterfly event, Nabiula competed in Heat 2 and finished fifth among six swimmers by clocking 3 mins and 3.2 seconds. He only bested Shamsher Khan of India. He failed to progress to the final round by failing to finish among the top eight swimmers of the first round.[6]

References
  1. The Official Report of the Organizing Committee for the Games XVI Olympiad Melbourne, 1956 (PDF). Melbourne, Australia: W. M. Houston. 1958. p. 746. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  2. Parsons Nabiula at Olympedia
  3. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Parsons Nabiula Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  4. Alinea, Eddie (26 February 2012). "PRISAA to hold 59th year meet in Cebu". Manila Times. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  5. "200 Metres Breaststroke". The Official Report of the Organizing Committee for the Games XVI Olympiad Melbourne, 1956 (PDF). Melbourne, Australia: W. M. Houston. 1958. p. 601. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  6. "200 Metres Butterfly Stroke". The Official Report of the Organizing Committee for the Games XVI Olympiad Melbourne, 1956 (PDF). Melbourne, Australia: W. M. Houston. 1958. p. 602. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
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