Alex Flynn

American Paralympic rower From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

Born (2003-11-10) November 10, 2003 (age 22)[1]
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
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Alex Flynn
Personal information
Born (2003-11-10) November 10, 2003 (age 22)[1]
EducationTufts University
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportPararowing
DisabilityClubfoot
Disability classPR3
Medal record
Pararowing
Representing the  United States
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place2024 ParisPR3 Mix4+
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2023 BelgradePR3 Mix4+
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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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