SCSU Gymnast Dies During Training

On November 10, tragedy struck the Connecticut and NCAA community as a whole.

Southern Connecticut State gymnast Melanie Coleman died last Sunday due to complications from a serious injury she had suffered in practice on Thursday, November 8.

Coleman injured herself when she fell during a routine exercise on the uneven bars during practice, according to SCSU spokesman Ken Sweeten.

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Southern Connecticut State University Athletics is saddened to learn of the passing of gymnastics student-athlete Melanie Coleman, 20, of Milford, Conn. Coleman passed on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 after sustaining an injury during training on Friday, Nov. 8. • Melanie's family has set up a GoFundMe.com page, as well as a page that coordinates meal donations to the family at MealTrain.com. • Please consider donating to help support the Coleman family during this difficult time. Find the link in our bio. • #AlwaysAnOwl #AlwaysFamily #FlyHighMC ☀️

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Coleman’s family said in a statement: “We are confident that her spirit, laughter, and humor will live on through the ones who loved her most, as well as through the gift of life to those who needed it most through organ donation.”