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Lynnzee Brown
Country represented Haiti
Born (1998-09-04) September 4, 1998 (age 25)[1]
Independence, Missouri, United States[2]
HometownRaytown, Missouri, United States
ResidenceState College, Pennsylvania, United States
Training locationUniversity Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
DisciplineWomen's artistic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
Years on national team2023–present
ClubGreat American Gymnastics Express
College teamDenver Pioneers
(2018–23)
Head coach(es)Sarah Shire Brown
Former coach(es)Al Fong
Armine Barutyan-Fong

Lynnzee Ellise Brown[3] (born September 9, 1998) is a Haitian-American artistic gymnast and gymnastics coach. Following a successful Level 10 career, she attended the University of Denver on a full-ride scholarship, representing the Denver Pioneers gymnastics team from 2018 to 2023.[4] During her six-year collegiate career, she was the 2019 NCAA floor exercise co-champion, the 2023 NCAA vault co-silver medalist, a four-time Big 12 Conference champion, a 2021 Honda Sports Award and 2023 Honda Inspiration Award finalist.[5][6][7][8][9]

Brown began representing Haiti internationally in 2023 following her graduation from Denver.[10] Her international debut came at the 2023 Pan American Artistic Gymnastics Championships where she placed 15th in the all-around.[11] She then qualified to the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, placing 82nd.[12] In May 2024, she received a universitality spot from the Tripartite Commission to represent Haiti at the 2024 Summer Olympics.[13]

Gymnastics career[edit]

2011–17: Level 10[edit]

Brown became a Level 10 gymnast in 2011, aged 12.[14] During her career, she qualified to J.O. Nationals five times between 2012 and 2017. Her best all-around placement was second in the Senior F division in 2017 behind Nia Dennis.[15] Brown also qualified for her first and only Nastia Liukin Cup during the 2017 season, placing eighth all-around in the Senior division.[16]

Prior to this, she committed to the University of Denver and its women's gymnastics program in September 2014.[17]

Personal life[edit]

Brown graduated from the University of Denver in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in media studies, and later received her master's degree in communication management from the school in 2023.[18][19]

In July 2023, she became an assistant coach for the Penn State Nittany Lions women's gymnastics team for the 2023–24 season.[20]

Brown's mother, Tamela Brown, passed away in 2019.[21]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Hopkins, Lauren (12 July 2023). "Lynnzee Brown". The Gymternet. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  2. ^ "USA Gymnastics | Athletes". members.usagym.org. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Juegos Panamericanos Santiago 2023: Lista de participantes en las competencias femeninas y masculinas de gimnasia". Olympics.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Lynnzee Brown - Women's Gymnastics". University of Denver Athletics. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  5. ^ Scally, Rebecca (15 September 2022). "The Tie Break: 2019 National Championship Floor". College Gym News. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Finalists for Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Gymnastics Announced". 22 April 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  7. ^ "DU Gymnastics' Alum Lynnzee Brown Qualifies for 2024 Olympics". University of Denver Athletics. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  8. ^ "Blackson Crowned National Runner-Up on Vault". Boise State University Athletics. Boise: Boise State University. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  9. ^ "DU Gymnast Lynnzee Brown Named Honda Inspiration Award Finalist". admin.big12sports.com. Irving: Big 12 Conference. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  10. ^ McCharles, Rick (28 April 2023). "Lynnzee Brown for Haiti". Gymnastics Coaching.com. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  11. ^ Hopkins, Lauren (30 May 2023). "2023 Pan American Championships Results". The Gymternet.
  12. ^ Hopkins, Lauren (11 October 2023). "2023 World Championships Results". The Gymternet.
  13. ^ The Pennsylvania State University (30 May 2024). "Women's Gymnastics Assistant Coach Lynnzee Brown to Compete in Paris Olympics". Penn State Athletics. University Park. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  14. ^ "Lyndzee Brown, Great American Gymn. Express - MyMeetScores.com". www.mymeetscores.com. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  15. ^ "2017 Women's JO Nationals - Meet Results - Senior F" (PDF). USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  16. ^ "2017 Nastia Liukin Cup - Meet Results - Seniors" (PDF). Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  17. ^ "2017-18 Brown to DU - CollegeGymFans.com". collegegymfans.com. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  18. ^ "Lynnzee Brown - Women's Gymnastics Coach". Penn State Athletics. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  19. ^ Williams, Brooke (30 May 2024). "DU alumna, gymnast Lynnzee Brown to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  20. ^ "Lynnzee Brown Named to Women's Gymnastics Coaching Staff". Penn State Athletics. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  21. ^ Sandmaier, Christy (14 June 2023). "Lynnzee Brown Leads a Star-studded Lineup in Seattle; Inside Gymnastics on Tour Kicks Off Saturday". Inside Gymnastics Magazine. Retrieved 30 May 2024.

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