Aaron Cook Profile

Name: Aaron Cook

Born: 02.01.91

Weight Class: -80kg

Hometown: Dorchester

Taekwondo Club: Scorpion, Doncaster

Trains: Elite Academy Gym, Manchester

Major Awards:
Junior Commonwealth Championships 2006 – Gold
Youth Olympic Games 2007 – Gold
Junior European Championships 2007 – Gold
Junior World Championships 2008 – Gold
Beijing Olympic Games 2008 - 5th place

How did you first get involved in Taekwondo?
I joined my local club in Dorchester, Dorset because I enjoyed watching power rangers on TV.

When did you join the elite academy?
2006

What has been your greatest experience so far within the sport?
Competing in the Beijing Olympics.

What are your targets for 2009?
To do my best and perform well at the World Championships.

What are your targets for the future?
To be the best taekwondo player in the world and to continue training hard.

Outside of taekwondo, who is your sporting hero?
Sir Steve Redgrave.

If you had not chosen taekwondo, which sport would you be playing?
I enjoy all sport.

If you had not become an athlete, which career path would you have followed?
I would have always have been an athlete.

What is the best thing about being a professional athlete?
Doing something I love.

What do you enjoy most about academy life?
Being with the other players.