Anton Cooper

Cross-country cyclist and champion

Anton Cooper - Cross-country cyclist and champion
Born

August 11th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

New Zealand

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A professional cross-country cyclist with notable achievements in mountain biking. Competed for New Zealand at various international events and earned titles in national competitions. Demonstrated strong performances in several championships, contributing to the success of New Zealand's cycling representation. Participated in the Olympic Games and attained recognition for excellence in the sport.

Won the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in 2017

Earned multiple national titles in cross-country cycling

Represented New Zealand in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

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