Dedy Cooper (born May 22, 1956)[1] is a retired American track and field athlete, known for specializing in the hurdles.
In the process, Cooper tied the National High School record in the 120 yard hurdles at 13.2 in the semi-finals.
Running for San Jose State University, he was the 1976 NCAA Outdoor Champion.
He held the world indoor record in the 60 meter high hurdles at 7.54, set in 1977.
[5] He did however receive one of 461 Congressional Gold Medals created especially for the spurned athletes.