Alex Flynn

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Alex Flynn
Personal information
Born (2003-11-10) November 10, 2003 (age 20) [1]
Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.
Education Tufts University
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
Sport
CountryUnited States
Sport Pararowing
Disability Clubfoot
Medal record
Pararowing
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Paralympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Paris PR3 Mix4+
World Rowing Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Belgrade PR3 Mix4+

Alex Flynn (born November 10, 2003) is an American pararower. He represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.

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Early life and education

Flynn was born with a left clubfoot. [2] He attended St. John's Prep in Danvers, Massachusetts. He attends Tufts University and is a member of the rowing team. [3] [4]

Career

Flynn made his international debut for the United States at the 2022 World Rowing Championships in the PR3 Mixed coxed four event. [5] On July 12, 2023, he was selected to represent the United States at the 2023 World Rowing Championships. [6] He won a silver medal in the PR3 Mixed coxed four event with a time of 7:25.01. [7]

On July 2, 2024, he was selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics. [8] [9] He won a silver medal in the mixed coxed four event. [10] [11]

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References

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  2. "A Jumbo Presence at the Paris Games". Tufts University. July 9, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  3. "Wilmington's Alex Flynn Invited To Select Camp For Spot On U.S. Paralympic Team At 2022 World Rowing Championships". wilmingtonapple.com. May 27, 2022. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  4. "St. John's Announces Student-Athlete Collegiate Signees". stjohnsprep.org. May 4, 2022. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  5. "Alex Flynn". teamusa.com. February 22, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
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