<span class="first">2012</span> Summer Games

Aaron Cook

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Taekwondo
Hometown: 
Manchester, U.K.
Height: 
6'0"
Weight: 
63 kg
  • Narrowly missed out on a bronze medal at Beijing Games
  • Won World Junior Championships in 2008
  • Won the European Championships in 2010
  • Left the British national program after months of dismal performances and hired his own team of coaches
  • Has won six major competitions since leaving U.K. training program
  • Known for his aggressive attacking style and multiple high spinning kicks
  • Started taekwondo at age 5 after being inspired by the Power Rangers
  • Older brother is part of Cook's support team and studies videos of Cook's rivals
  • Favorite meal is steak and fries
  • Find him on Twitter: @aaroncooktkd