Simon Parke (no.3) (born 8 October 1972, in Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom) is a professional squash player from England.
Parke (no.3) won the World Junior Squash Championship title in 1990.
As a professional player, he broke into the world's top-20 in 1991, and the top-10 in 1995. He was then diagnosed with testicular cancer in December 1995, and underwent surgery in January 1996, followed by treatment which included chemotherapy. He returned to the professional squash circuit just four months after his surgery.
Parke (no.3) won the US Open title in 1999. He also helped England win two World Team Squash Championships titles, and won the British National Championships in 1998.
Parke reached a career-high world ranking of World (No. 3).
Parke (no.3) currently teaches at Leeds University, predominately teaching the 'improvers' squad who have shown considerable promise of late.
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