Max Parrot Bio: Career & Olympics

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Maxence Max Parrot, famously known as Max Parrot, is a Canadian star snowboarder from Quebec. He represents Canada in global championships, including the Olympics.

Parrot is a highly decorated athlete and has made himself known in the snowboarding arena.

Besides snowboarding, what’s honoring about him is his hard-core fighter spirit. Alec survived Cancer in 2019.

Max is a  two-time Olympian and a thirteen-time X Games winner (eight gold, five silver) with various history-making performances.  

He is known for his skills in Slopestyle and Big Air courses, having gained more success in Big Air courses but significant achievements in Slopestyle courses. 

Max Parrot
Max Parrot (Courtesy: Max Parrot’s Facebook)

This article will cover some essential details about the Canadian snowboarding celebrity—ranging from his stint as an Olympian to his awards and career highlights.

Let’s look at some quick facts about Max Parrot without any hustle. 

Quick Facts

Full Name Maxence Max Parrot
Known as Max Parrot
Birth Date June 6, 1994
Birth Place Cowansville, Quebec
Father  Alan Parrot
Mother Not Available
Siblings Not Available
Residence Bromont, Quebec
Hometown Bromont, Quebec
Nationality Canadian
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Age 29 years old
Height 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
Weight 154 lb (70 kg)
Body type Athletic
Profession Snowboarding
Events Slopestyle, Big Air
Marital Status Engaged
Fiancee Kayla
Children N/A
Net Worth $1 million – $1.5 million 
Website Max Parrot
Social Media Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Merch Waterproof Ski Jacket
Last Update March, 2024

Max Parrot: Early Life

Maxence Max Parrot was born on June 6, 1994, in Cowansville, Quebec, Canada. Max Parrot spent most of his childhood near the Bromont ski area in Quebec. 

Parrot is said to have started skiing when we were three years old. And by the age of 9, he discovered his passion for snowboarding. 

His passion for sports came from his Father, Alan Parrot, an alpine ski racer and a Canadian waterski champion. 

However, he switched from his family sport of skiing to snowboarding. By 16, Parrot achieved a bit of success when he earned third place at the St-Sauveur Shakedown. It was the beginning of a to-be successful professional career. 

When Max wanted to take snowboarding instead of skiing, Alan Parrot told him that Max would have to buy the snowboarding gear himself.

Max Parrot saved enough money to get his board and mowed neighbors’ lawns until he had enough funds to buy the required gear.

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Max Parrot: Career

Max Parrot started his international career with incredible highs beginning in 2014. He garnered several medals from his early years at the senior level.

Parrot joined Mark McMorris in 2014 as the second man to win the snowboard Big Air and Slopestyle at the same Winter X Games in Aspen. 

Parrot won back-to-back gold medals in 2016, 2017, and 2018 and back-to-back Big Air silver medals in 2016 and 2017.

In 2018, Parrot competed at the Winter Olympics in South Korea, representing Canada. His first competition in the same was in the slopestyle event.

He qualified for the final of the event with the highest score. However, he fell on his first two of three runs in the final and eventually threw down a clean run scoring 86.00 on his last run.

His third run helped him earn the silver medal in the Olympics. 

Max Parrot winning silver medal at the Olympics
Max Parrot wins the silver medal at the Olympics (Courtesy: Heavy.com)

After winning the silver medal, Parrot stated that even after painful falls, he managed to do well in his third run. 

Just when Parrot was accelerating in his professional career, he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma or Cancer in late 2018.

He announced this in early 2019. The parrot then had to undergo extensive 6-month-long chemotherapy.

He recovered from Cancer the same year and returned to compete at the 2020 Winter X Games.

Parrot won the gold medal in Oslo, Norway’s Snowboarding Big Air event. 

Success and Prominence

Max Parrot has scripted history in the snowboarding arena numerous times. He put down the first backside triple cork ever in a Winter X Games Slopestyle event in 2013.

He was the first to land consecutive triple jumps in a Slopestyle run at the Winter X Games. Parrot achieved this feat in 2014.

And in 2015, Parrot went further to register the first switch quadruple, which was thought impossible at that time.

Max Parrot 2021 competed at his first FIS World Championship and won the silver medal in the Big Air event.

Max Parrot was named to the 2022 National Olympic Team of Canada. Parrot started the prestigious Olympics in the Slopestyle event finishing the qualifying round in 10th place. 

In the finals, he scored 90.96 in his second run. It was a scintillating run that could not be beaten and eventually earned Parrot the gold medal in the Olympics. 

However, the inspiring athlete’s win was not celebrated well worldwide. BBC News analyst Ed Leigh claimed that Max Parrot had missed a knee grab that should have cost him some deductions.

However, other snowboarding pundits called this a false claim. 

Max Parrot: Fiance & Personal Life

Reports suggest that Max Parrot is engaged to Kayla currently.

They got engaged to one another on January 9, 2022. The duo met in 2020 and are now happily engaged after dating.

Kayla is an Entrepreneur, as per sources.

Rumors are that the star snowboarder had a past relationship with Alysson Gendron Gallant, who was frequently spotted on Parrot’s social media handles.

The Canadian athlete told NBC Olympics that he enjoys wakeboarding, mountain biking, and golfing, besides just snowboarding.

Life as a Gold Medal is a documentary based on his experiences.

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Max Parrot: Net Worth

As per reports, his net worth is estimated to be between $1 million – $1.5 million. 

Max Parrot is undoubtedly one of the wealthiest snowboarding celebrities in the world. He also dons the list of the most popular Snowboarders. 

Parrot spends heavily on luxurious deals. He owns an Audi A4 and a Triumph Speed Triple. The Triumph Speed Triple is a 1000 cc/140 horsepower sportbike. 

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Max Parrot: Awards & Achievements

The below mentioned are Max Parrot’s career highlights, awards, and achievements.

  • Silver – 2022 Aspen Winter X Games (Big Air)
  • Gold – 2020 Aspen Winter X Games (Big Air)
  • Gold – 2020 Hafjell Winter X Games Europe (Slopestyle)
  • Silver – 2020 Hafjell Winter X Games Europe (Big Air)
  • Gold – 2019 Oslo Winter X Games Europe (Big Air)
  •  2018 Aspen Winter X Games (Gold) (Big Air)
  • Gold – 2017 Aspen Winter X Games (Big Air)
  • Silver – 2017 Hafjell Winter X Games Europe (Big Air)
  • Gold – 2016 Aspen Winter X Games (Big Air)
  • Silver – 2016 Oslo Winter X Games Europe (Big Air)
  • Silver – 2015 Aspen Winter X Games (Big Air)
  • Gold – 2014 Aspen Winter X Games (Big Air)
  • Gold – 2014 Aspen Winter X Games (Slopestyle)
  • Silver – 2013 Aspen Winter X Games (Slopestyle)

Social Media Presence

You can click on the links below if you want to follow the star snowboarding player Max Parrot on his social platforms. 

(Reminder: The followers dropped below are as of Feb 2022)

Facebook: 112k Followers

Instagram: 242k Followers

Twitter: 24.7k Followers

Frequently Asked Question

Is Max Parrot a Philanthropist?

Max has promised to donate $1,000 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada for every contest he wins. He implements his role as spokesperson for the LLSC.

Parrot is also aligned with the blood Cancer community at LLSC’s annual flagship event, Light The Night Walk.

Does Max Parrot have kids?

No, he does not have any kids yet.

Sanjib Sah
Sanjib Sah
Sanjib Sah is an engineer and content writer passionate about sports and athletics. With a background in engineering and a love for all things active, Sanjib brings a unique perspective to the world of sports writing. Whether he is covering the latest trends in sports technology or sharing tips on improving your game, Sanjib's words are always rooted in a deep appreciation for players' hard work and dedication everywhere. In his free time, you can find him hitting the courts or hitting the trails, always looking for new ways to challenge himself and improve his skills.

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