Eric Cook (sailor)

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Eric Cook
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NationalitySouth African
Born (1942-05-29) 29 May 1942 (age 78)
Sport
Sport Sailing

Eric Cook (born 29 May 1942) is a South African sailor. He competed in the Tornado event at the 1992 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. "Eric Cook". Olympedia. Retrieved 23 June 2020.