Cooper McLeod
American long-track speed skater from Washington state competing at his first Olympic Games, known locally as 'Super Cooper' and a qualifier in the 500m and 1000m events.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 12min
"Super Cooper" speed skates from WA to the Olympic games
Cooper McLeod, an American long-track speed skater from Washington known as Super Cooper, is competing in his first Olympic Games in the 500m and 1000m. He describes his Washington skating roots, the qualifying moment that sent him to Italy, life in the Olympic Village, missing Beijing and how it shaped him, and his pre-race routines and who’s coming to cheer him on.
