Christin Elizabeth Cooper was born on October 10,1959 and is a former World Cup alpine ski racer and Olympic medalist from the United States.
11 Facts About Christin Cooper
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At the request of longtime friends Bill and Anne Janss, owners of Sun Valley, Mrs Cooper founded the arts center for the resort in 1969.
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Christin Cooper broke her ankle during training in August, prior to the 1978 season.
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Christin Cooper competed in the slalom at the 1978 World Championships in Garmisch, West Germany, but did not finish.
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Christin Cooper had three World Cup victories and placed third in the 1982 World Cup overall standings.
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Christin Cooper returned to form the following season with five early podiums before the 1984 Winter Olympics, and then won the silver medal in the Olympic giant slalom, 0.40 seconds behind teammate Debbie Armstrong at Jahorina.
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Christin Cooper retired from international competition following the 1984 season, in which she was the runner-up in the season's giant slalom standings.
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Christin Cooper completed her racing career at age 24 with five World Cup victories, 26 podiums, and 68 top tens.
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Christin Cooper has worked as a television broadcaster for CBS and NBC, covering alpine ski racing, including the 2010 Vancouver games.
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Christin Cooper teamed with Tim Ryan, a fellow Ketchum resident, during the 1992,1994, and 1998 Winter Olympics.
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The race and Christin Cooper's interview were aired by NBC in prime time on US television, more than fifteen hours after its midday completion in Russia.