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From Tragedy to Triumph | Cooper McLeod's Emotional Olympic Journey
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February 13, 2026
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1:50Now PlayingIn 2022, Cooper McLeod barely missed making the Olympic team — and survived a serious biking accident that same year.
In 2024, he gave his parents a Christmas gift they’ll never forget. Just four days later, his father suffered a major stroke.
Now his dad — his #1 fan, coach, and mentor — is in Milan cheering him on in a red, white and blue wheelchair.
Cooper races in the 500m long track Saturday.
#Olympics #TeamUSA #Inspiration #FamilyFirst #RoadToMilan
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