A. J. Hackett
A. J. Hackett | |
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Hackett in 2017 | |
| Born | Allan John Hackett May 1958 (age 67) Pukekohe, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Commercialisation of bungy jumping |
| Relatives | Margaux Hackett (daughter) |
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.