Steve Cook digital photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: P1315

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Steve Cook digital photograph collection consists of images of him skiing.

Dates

2006

Creator

Cook, Steve (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Steve cook digital photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Biographical Sketch

Steve Cook lost his right leg in a farm below the knee in a 1988 farm accident. In 1990 Steve Cook began mountain biking racing switching to cycling in 1993. He raced in the 1996 Summer Paralympics placing fifth in the velodrome and seventh in the road race. In 1995 Steve Cook began cross country skiing as a cross-training device and has become one of the premier standup ski racers.

His carrer highlights include:

Three medals at '06 Paralympics (gold in 5K freestyle, 10K classic; bronze 20K CL)
2005 World Cup standup champion
Three medals (2 gold) at the 2005 World Championships
Four silver medals at the 2002 Paralympics

Extent

16 digital images

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Steve Cook digital photograph collection consists of images of him skiing. Steve Cook lost his right leg in a farm below the knee in a 1988 farm accident. In 1990 Steve Cook began mountain biking racing switching to cycling in 1993. He raced in the 1996 Summer Paralympics placing fifth in the velodrome and seventh in the road race. In 1995 Steve Cook began cross country skiing as a cross-training device and has become one of the premier standup ski racers.