Emma Cox

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Emma Cox
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Born (1992-07-10) 10 July 1992 (age 30)
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Emma Cox (born 10 July 1992) is an Australian sport shooter. [1] She competed in the women's double trap event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, winning the silver medal. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Emma Cox". Gold Coast 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  2. "Mooroopna's Emma Cox wins Commonwealth Games silver medal". Shepparton News. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  3. "Event Schedule - Women's Double Trap". Gold Coast 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.