Kupets, Courtney (1986–)
Kupets, Courtney (1986–)
American gymnast. Born July 27, 1986, in Bedford, TX; sister of Ashley Kupets (gymnast).
Won gold medal for uneven bars at World championships (2002); won US nationals all-around (2003); tore left Achille's tendon and had to withdraw from World championship competition (2003); won a bronze medal for uneven bars and a silver medal for team all-around at Athens Olympics (2004).
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