Brian Cooper (sprinter)
Brian Cooper (born August 21, 1965) is a former American sprinter. He finished second in the 100 metres at the 1988 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, behind Emmit King, with his personal best of 10.01 seconds.[1] In 1990, he won the 55 metres at the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | August 21, 1965 Portsmouth, Virginia |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Running |
| Event(s) | Sprints |
| College team | McNeese State Cowboys |
| Club | Santa Monica Track Club |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 100 m: 10.07 s (Tampa 1988) |
Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Cooper attended McNeese State University before dropping out in 1988 to train with Carl Lewis and other sprinters in Houston.[1]
References
- Litsky, Frank (June 18, 1988). "Cooper Emerging As a Threat in 100". The New York Times.
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