About John Cooke
Lived 1937 – 2005 (aged 68). John Cooke was an American rower.
John Cooke (April 9, 1937 – December 26, 2005) was an American competition rower and Olympic champion.
He competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, where he received a gold medal in eights with the American team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Cooke?
American rower
When was John Cooke born?
John Cooke was born on 9 April 1937 in Ansonia.
When did John Cooke die?
John Cooke died on 26 December 2005 in Ridgefield.
What was John Cooke's occupation?
John Cooke was a rower.
What nationality was John Cooke?
John Cooke was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Cooke. https://biography.guide/john-cooke-rower/
MLA: "John Cooke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-cooke-rower/.
Chicago: "John Cooke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-cooke-rower/.
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