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Zitat des Tages von Joel Parkinson:

I think we want to make the sport bigger and better and leave a good legacy for the next generation that comes through.

If you can lessen the chance of a bad injury by being strong, you have to do it.

Joel Parkinson

I used to be tense or nervous before heats. But I've learned to get rid of the negative stuff and just stay relaxed and positive - and it seems to be working for me.

Joel Parkinson

I had plenty of invites and chances to party when I just started on tour, but I knew partying would prevent me from achieving my surfing potential.

Joel Parkinson

Losing one grounds you a bit. I learned a lot after losing the title in 2009, learned that I was probably too intense that year, and when I didn't win, I just felt horrible.

Joel Parkinson

Having so many close calls in my career, it was such an awesome feeling to get that first world title.

Joel Parkinson

Anything can happen at Pipeline; it's one of those waves where the most amazing wave can come through in one minute, and then nothing can happen for an hour.

Joel Parkinson

When I enjoy my surfing, I get good results, and I've always had fun in South Africa.

Joel Parkinson

I think we want to make the sport bigger and better and leave a good legacy for the next generation that comes through.

Joel Parkinson

My favorite meal to make is seared ahi, and my wife does the most amazing pear salad.

Joel Parkinson

I'm a basic steak-fish-salad kind of guy.

Joel Parkinson

It's the way surfing is - you grow up surfing together, and then you're thrown into a heat at Pipe or a world title bout against one another.

Joel Parkinson

As long as I'm getting waves and having fun, the results tend to take care of themselves.

Joel Parkinson

I stay away from big chunks of carbs and try to keep it lean, even when I'm competing.

Joel Parkinson