Alex Flynn

Alex Flynn
Personal information
Born (2003-11-10) November 10, 2003 (age 21)[1]
Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.
EducationTufts University
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportPararowing
DisabilityClubfoot
Medal record
Pararowing
Representing the  United States
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris PR3 Mix4+
World Rowing Championships
Silver medal – second place 2023 Belgrade PR3 Mix4+

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

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]

References

  1. ^ "Alex Flynn". Paris 2024 Paralympics. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  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.
  6. ^ "Alex Flynn Named To USRowing PR3 Mixed Four at 2023 World Rowing Championships". gotuftsjumbos.com. July 12, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  7. ^ "Rower Alex Flynn Medals With PR3 Mixed 4+ Team at World Championships". gotuftsjumbos.com. September 29, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  8. ^ "USRowing Announces Paralympic Games Paris 2024 Roster". usrowing.org. July 2, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  9. ^ Druckman, Max (May 19, 2024). "From brown and blue to red, white and blue: Jumbos in Paris Olympic Games". The Tufts Daily. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  10. ^ "PR3 Mixed Four Wins Silver at 2024 Paralympic Games". rowingnews.com. September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  11. ^ Kurie, Brendan (September 1, 2024). "Three Massachusetts rowers capture silver medals at Paris Paralympics". The Boston Globe. Retrieved September 1, 2024.


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