Linda Cooper

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameLinda Lee•Cooper (-Tiger)
Used nameLinda•Cooper
Nick/petnamesTiger
Born19 July 1944 in Loma Linda, California (USA)
Measurements163 cm / 55 kg
AffiliationsCommerce Swim Club
NOC United States

Biography

Linda Cooper won a gold medal at the 1963 Pan American Games in diving, but just missed the podium at the 1964 Olympics, placing fourth. She competed for Long Beach State College and the Commerce Swim Club. Cooper won the 1962 AAU outdoor title on platform. After the Olympics she graduated from Loma Linda college with a degree in physical therapy, and in 1965 married an Air Force lieutenant named Bill Tiger. After raising three children the couple retired to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Summer Olympics Diving (Aquatics) USA Linda Cooper
Platform, Women (Olympic) 4

Special Notes