U.S. Olympic Athletes

Michael Cooper

Michael Cooper, of Niagara Falls, NY was the first Team USA podium placement at the 2011 Junior World Figure Championships having earned a bronze medal for the United States of America! Michael also qualified for the world championships in the Junior Solo Dance division, placing fourth in Brasilia, Brazil. This young athlete has a bright future in the sport of roller skating. USA Roller Sports wishes him all the best!

TEAM USA YEARS:2008, 2009, 2010
Birthplace:N,Y
Home town:Niagara Falls

Current Skating Club:Rianbow Roller Rink
Coaches Name:Maurice Cooper Jr
Began Skating:age 3
Number of years you have been competing:10 years
Number of years involved in skating:10 years
How did you become interested in skating? my father

What is your favorite competition? Nationals
Who is your favorite skater and why? Kyle Turly because he is the best

Recent skating highlights:Im going to worlds

Favorite web links:youtube, myspace, addicting games

Favorite Food:chicken salad
Favorite Movie:the hulk
Favorite place to shop:J crew
Most prized possession:my skates
Pets:lizard
Most thrilling experience:being able to go to worlds

Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater:win worlds

Other awards and/or honors received outside of roller sports:best linemen on my football team

Other sports you participate in:footall basketball baseball track
Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why:My dad becuse he is the one who got me to this

level

What music do you listen to during training or competition?:michael jackson
What makes you a unique and special person:I would do thing that no one else would do or wear because I do what I like

If you could pick one word to describe you, what would it be: different
Anything else you would like us to know about you: I like to make money and I work hard for it

Family Information:
Father's Name:Maurice Cooper
Father's Occupation:rink owner
Mother's Name:Barbara Cooper
Mother's Occupation:rink owner
Brother's:Maurice Cooper

Family Members Who Have Competed or Are Competing in Amateur or Professional Athletics:my brother