Jack A. Cooper

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Jack A. Cooper was a male athlete who competed for England at the British Empire Games and was a British champion over 880 yards. [1]

Biography

Cooper became the national 880 yards champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1934 AAA Championships. [2] [3]

Shortly after winning the British title, Cooper competed for England in the 880 yards at the 1934 British Empire Games in London. [4] [5]

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References

  1. "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
  2. "Finals of White City events" . Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette. 14 July 1934. Retrieved 10 January 2025 via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. "British athletes lose titles" . Weekly Dispatch (London). 15 July 1934. Retrieved 10 January 2025 via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. "Athletes and Results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  5. "London 1934 Team". Team England. Retrieved 10 January 2025.