Jennifer Brown (athlete)

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Jennifer Brown
Personal information
Nickname(s)Jenn, JB
Born (1980-06-28) June 28, 1980 (age 43)
Calgary, Alberta
Education University of Saskatchewan
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Sport
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Sport Paralympic athletics
Disability Multiple sclerosis
Disability class F38
Event Discus throw
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Parapan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Toronto Women's shot put F38
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Lima Women's discus throw F38
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2015 Toronto Women's discus throw F38

Jennifer Brown (born June 28, 1980) is a Canadian Paralympic athlete who competes in discus throw and javelin throw at international elite events. [1] [2]

Brown was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2006 after graduating in University of Saskatchewan. [3]

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References

  1. "Jennifer Brown - Canadian Paralympic Committee". Canadian Paralympic Committee. January 25, 2021.
  2. "Jennifer Brown - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. January 25, 2021. Archived from the original on February 2, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  3. "It wasn't all planned, but Brown has taken advantage of her discus opportunities". The Toronto Observer. May 12, 2020.