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]
| Lynnzee Brown | |||||||||||||||
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| Country represented |  Haiti | ||||||||||||||
| Born | September 4, 1998[1] Independence, Missouri, United States[2] | ||||||||||||||
| Hometown | Raytown, Missouri, United States | ||||||||||||||
| Residence | State College, Pennsylvania, United States | ||||||||||||||
| Training location | University Park, Pennsylvania, United States | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (157 cm) | ||||||||||||||
| Discipline | Women's artistic gymnastics | ||||||||||||||
| Level | Senior International Elite | ||||||||||||||
| Years on national team | 2023–present | ||||||||||||||
| Club | Great American Gymnastics Express | ||||||||||||||
| College team | Denver Pioneers (2018–23) | ||||||||||||||
| Head coach(es) | Sarah Shire Brown | ||||||||||||||
| Former coach(es) | Al Fong Armine Barutyan-Fong | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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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 universality spot from the Tripartite Commission and represented Haiti at the 2024 Summer Olympics.[13]
Gymnastics career
edit2011–17: Level 10
editBrown 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]
2023-2024
editRepresenting Haiti at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Brown finished 53rd in the all-around, placing 74th on uneven bars, 70th on balance beam, and 64th on floor exercise.[18]
Personal life
editBrown 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.[19][20]
In July 2023, she became an assistant coach for the Penn State Nittany Lions women's gymnastics team for the 2023–24 season.[21]
Brown's mother, Tamela Brown, passed away in 2019.[22]
References
edit- ^ Hopkins, Lauren (12 July 2023). "Lynnzee Brown". The Gymternet. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "USA Gymnastics | Athletes". members.usagym.org. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "Juegos Panamericanos Santiago 2023: Lista de participantes en las competencias femeninas y masculinas de gimnasia". Olympics.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "Lynnzee Brown - Women's Gymnastics". University of Denver Athletics. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ Scally, Rebecca (15 September 2022). "The Tie Break: 2019 National Championship Floor". College Gym News. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Finalists for Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Gymnastics Announced". 22 April 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "DU Gymnastics' Alum Lynnzee Brown Qualifies for 2024 Olympics". University of Denver Athletics. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Blackson Crowned National Runner-Up on Vault". Boise State University Athletics. Boise: Boise State University. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "DU Gymnast Lynnzee Brown Named Honda Inspiration Award Finalist". admin.big12sports.com. Irving: Big 12 Conference. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ McCharles, Rick (28 April 2023). "Lynnzee Brown for Haiti". Gymnastics Coaching.com. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ Hopkins, Lauren (30 May 2023). "2023 Pan American Championships Results". The Gymternet.
- ^ Hopkins, Lauren (11 October 2023). "2023 World Championships Results". The Gymternet.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Lyndzee Brown, Great American Gymn. Express - MyMeetScores.com". www.mymeetscores.com. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "2017 Women's JO Nationals - Meet Results - Senior F" (PDF). USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "2017 Nastia Liukin Cup - Meet Results - Seniors" (PDF). Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "2017-18 Brown to DU - CollegeGymFans.com". collegegymfans.com. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "BROWN Lynnzee - FIG Athlete Profile". www.gymnastics.sport. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "Lynnzee Brown - Women's Gymnastics Coach". Penn State Athletics. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ Williams, Brooke (30 May 2024). "DU alumna, gymnast Lynnzee Brown to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Lynnzee Brown Named to Women's Gymnastics Coaching Staff". Penn State Athletics. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ 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.
