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Matthew Cooper

1948 – 2015

British rower

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About Matthew Cooper

Lived 1948 – 2015 (aged 67). Matthew Cooper was a British rower.

Matthew Michael Kenneth Cooper (17 April 1948 – 11 October 2015) was a British rower. Cooper competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics where he finished in tenth place in the men's eight. He won the coxless pairs with Jeremiah McCarthy, rowing for a Vesta and Argosies composite, at the inaugural 1972 National Rowing Championships before competing in the 1972 Summer Olympics, where the same pair reached the semi-finals of the men's coxless pair.

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Education
Imperial College London
Also known as
Matthew Michael Kenneth Cooper

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Matthew Cooper?

British rower

When was Matthew Cooper born?

Matthew Cooper was born on 17 April 1948 in Boston.

When did Matthew Cooper die?

Matthew Cooper died on 11 October 2015 in Sydney.

What was Matthew Cooper's occupation?

Matthew Cooper was a rower.

What nationality was Matthew Cooper?

Matthew Cooper was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matthew Cooper

· Wikidata: Q56236144

· DBpedia: Matthew Cooper (rower)

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