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Brian Cooper (sprinter)

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Brian Cooper
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1965-08-21) August 21, 1965 (age 59)
Portsmouth, Virginia
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight175 lb (79 kg)
Sport
Country United States
SportRunning
EventSprints
College teamMcNeese State Cowboys
ClubSanta Monica Track Club
Achievements and titles
Personal best100 m: 10.07 s (Tampa 1988)

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.

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

  1. ^ a b Litsky, Frank (June 18, 1988). "Cooper Emerging As a Threat in 100". The New York Times.