Jacqui Cooper

Greatest Aerial Skier of All Time | Olympian | Inspirational Speaker

Jacqui Cooper is one of Australia’s most decorated athletes and the greatest aerial skier of all time. Over a career spanning more than two decades, Jacqui represented Australia in five Winter Olympic Games – the first Australian woman in history (summer or winter) to do so.

Her achievements on the world stage are unmatched: five World Titles, 39 World Cup medals, 24 World Cup wins, and three major World Championship medals. These records cement her legacy as one of the most successful athletes in international freestyle skiing history.

Jacqui’s career was also defined by resilience. She overcame countless injuries – including knee, elbow, shoulder, hip reconstructions, and even a broken back – to return stronger each time. Her courageous fifth-place finish at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, after months in a wheelchair, remains one of the most inspiring stories in Australian sport.

Beyond Sport

Jacqui has devoted her time to leadership roles within the Australian Olympic Committee, Ski and Snowboard Australia, the International Ski Federation, and the World Anti-Doping Agency. She has been a passionate advocate for clean sport, health, and education, inspiring thousands of young Australians through school visits and community programs.

Speaking Topics

• A View From the Top: Lessons in resilience, persistence, and peak performance

• Parallels Between Sport & Business: Mindset, teamwork, and leadership

• Overcoming Adversity: How to thrive in the face of setbacks

• Health & Lifestyle Choices: Inspiring young people to dream big and live well

• Women in Sport & Leadership

Her presentations often include a career highlights video, audience participation, and powerful storytelling that leaves audiences inspired and motivated.

Why Book Jacqui Cooper?

Jacqui Cooper’s story is one of self-belief, triumph, tragedy, and ultimate success. She takes audiences on a 21-year journey through sport and life, reminding us all that:

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.”

Whether addressing corporate teams, schools, or sporting groups, Jacqui brings passion, authenticity, and a powerful message about resilience and the strength of the human spirit.