Jennifer Brown (athlete)

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]

Jennifer Brown
Personal information
Nickname(s)Jenn, JB
Born (1980-06-28) June 28, 1980 (age 43)
Calgary, Alberta
EducationUniversity of Saskatchewan
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Sport
Country Canada
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityMultiple sclerosis
Disability classF38
EventDiscus throw
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Canada
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto Women's shot put F38
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lima Women's discus throw F38
Silver medal – second place 2015 Toronto Women's discus throw F38

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

References edit

  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.

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