The College of New Jersey Athletics

2017… Cooper enjoyed a tremendous junior campaign, one that culminated in earning NCAA Division III All-American Honors… Became the program’s first All-American since 2008… Ran a time of 21:24.0 in the national championships to take 28^th place and earn All-American recognition… Was the individual champion in the NJAC Championship meet, as she ran a 21:44.2 to top the field… Became just the 7^th runner in history to repeat as individual champion… Was named NJAC Runner of the Year.

2016- In a break out season, Cooper ran a PR in the 6K at the Rowan University Border Battle with a time of 21:02.2 for a 5^th place finish. . . Cooper continued her season with a first place finish at the New Jersey Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships leading the team to a second place finish overall and a 6^th Place finish at the NCAA Division III Atlantic Region Cross Country Championships landing the Lions in 11^th overall in the Region. . . She finished the season at the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships in Louisville, Kentucky where she placed in the top 50 out of 280 runners. . . Cooper was awarded NJAC Runner of the Year and All-NJAC First team honors. . . Natalie is also a scholar Athlete.

2015- In her first season as a Lion, Cooper ran a collegiate 5K PR at the TCNJ Blue and Gold meet with a time of 20:07.0. . . Ran a PR in the 6K with a time of 22:46.0 at the New Jersey Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships helping the Lions to the 2015 NJAC title



Parents: Daughter of Patti and Rob Cooper

 

Favorite Food:	Chocolate
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Career Aspiration:	Physicians Assistant