Cooper, Jacqui (1973–)

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Cooper, Jacqui (1973–)

Australian freestyle skier. Born Jan 6, 1973, in Melbourne, Australia.

Won the World aerial championships (1999); won World Cup aerials titles (1999, 2000, 2001); was the 1st woman in the sport to perform a triple twisting triple somersault. Named Australian Skier of the Year (1999, 2000).

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