Natalie Cook

Natalie Cook

Natalie Cook was born on January 19th, 1975

Full Name: Natalie Cook
Nationality: Australian
Profession: Volleyball Player
Position: Outside Hitter
Teams: Australia womens national volleyball team
Height: 1.85 m
Weight: 72 kg
Olympic Medals: 1

An Australian Olympic gold medalist and three-time Olympian, known for her dominance in beach volleyball, particularly in the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Timeline
1975
Born in Townsville
Natalie Cook was born on January 19, 1975, in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
1996
Wins Olympic Bronze
Cook won the bronze medal in beach volleyball with partner Kerri Pottharst at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
2000
Wins Olympic Gold
Cook won the gold medal in beach volleyball with partner Kerri Pottharst at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
2004
Retires from Volleyball
Cook retired from competitive volleyball in 2004 after the Athens Olympics.
2010
Inducted into Hall of Fame
Cook was inducted into the Australian Institute of Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.
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FAQ
What is Natalie Cooks Olympic medal record?
Natalie Cook is a three-time Olympic medalist, winning gold in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, bronze in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and finishing fourth in the 2004 Athens Olympics.
What is Natalie Cooks beach volleyball career like?
Natalie Cook has had a successful beach volleyball career, winning multiple international titles, including the 1999 World Championships and the 2000 Olympic Games gold medal.
What is Natalie Cooks current role in volleyball?
Natalie Cook is involved in promoting volleyball development programs and inspirational speaking engagements, sharing her Olympic experiences and expertise with the next generation of athletes.
How did Natalie Cook start playing beach volleyball?
Natalie Cook began playing beach volleyball in the early 1990s, transitioning from indoor volleyball to the beach game, where she found success and eventually became one of the sports most iconic players.
What awards did Natalie Cook win outside of the Olympics?
Natalie Cook was inducted into the Australian Institute of Sports Best of the Best and the Australian Volleyball Hall of Fame in recognition of her outstanding achievements in the sport.

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