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Emily Cook
- 2006 U.S. Olympian in freestyle aerials
- Qualified for the 2002 U.S. Olympic Team, but withdrew after breaking both feet hitting a landing in a nasty training accident
- Placed seventh in aerials at the 2005 World Championships
- Was a diver and gymnast before going to aerials full-time
- Part-time coach at Black Diamond Gymnastics in Park City, Utah, before the season
- Father taught her how to fly-fish last year. Also enjoys rock climbing
- Said her most embarrassing habit is "Sometimes I snort when I laugh."
- Has a craving for root beer floats
- Loves the beach in Belize when she gets away from skiing
- Said she couldn't go a day without coffee
- Has two cats, Oscar and Zoe
- Favorite web site is usolympicteam.com
- Has scuba diving certification
- Had a cousin on one of the downed airplanes in the Sept. 11 attack
- As a 13-year-old, told the Boston Globe she wanted to compete in the Olympics. She didn't think anyone took her seriously
Cook started the 2001 season on the U.S. Skiing C Team but quickly ascended the ladder, winning both selection events before Christmas, earning her first Top-3 finish and nailing down three more Top-10 standings. Her performances led her to the A Team.
Related Links
Feature: Speedy is in the lead, Cook is back
Feature: Three's Company Goes Freestyle
Photo Gallery: Emily Cook is back from heartbreak
Audio: Speedy, Jumpy, Bergy
Video: 2002 Video: On adrenaline...
Wallpaper: Go here for Emily Cook wallpapers
"It's scary to do a new trick, but when you do, it's the best feeling in the world."
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Height: 5'3
Born: 7/1/1979
Hometown: Belmont, Mass.
Sport: Skiing
Event: Freestyle Skiing (aerials)
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