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A. J. Hackett
New Zealand entrepreneur and bungee jumper / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Allan John "A. J." Hackett ONZM (born May 1958) is a New Zealand entrepreneur who popularised the extreme sport of bungy jumping. He made a bungy jump from the Eiffel Tower in 1987 and founded the first commercial bungy site in 1988. His daughter is freestyle skier, Margaux Hackett.[1]
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Born | Allan John Hackett May 1958 (age 66) Pukekohe, New Zealand |
Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Known for | Commercialisation of bungy jumping |
Relatives | Margaux Hackett (daughter) |
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