Benjamin Washburne (born April 17, 2001) is an American pararower. He represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Benjamin Washburne |
| Born | April 17, 2001[1] Madison, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Education | Williams College |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Pararowing |
| Disability | Clubfoot |
Medal record | |
Early life and education
editWashburne was born with a left clubfoot. He underwent several surgeries, requiring him to use a wheelchair during his childhood and relearn how to walk.[2] He broke his left leg playing soccer in gym class in fifth grade and had surgery to rebuild his foot.[3] He attended Hopkins School in New Haven, Connecticut and began rowing in eighth grade. He also rowed for the Blood Street Sculls.[4]
He then attended Williams College and was a member of the rowing team.[5] He graduated with a degree in physics and economics.[6] In 2023, he helped Williams College win the IRA Division III rowing title.[7] Following the season he was named to the All-NESCAC second team and awarded the John A. Shaw Award in 2023.[1][8]
Career
editWashburne made his international debut at the 2023 World Rowing Championships and won a silver medal in the PR3 Mixed coxed four event with a time of 7:25.01.[9][10]
On January 19, 2024, he was selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[11][12] He won a silver medal in the mixed coxed four event.[13][14]
References
edit- ^ a b "Ben Washburne". Paris 2024 Paralympics. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Kounelias, Justin (May 28, 2024). "Paralympic rower Ben Washburne views being on the water as a 'great escape'". WDHN. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Riley, Lori (July 7, 2023). "Madison's Ben Washburne found his niche, will compete for US para rowing team at World Championships". Hartford Courant. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Catley, Kim (August 22, 2024). "From "Rough Product" to Disciplined Athlete". Williams College. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Ben Washburne". ephsports.williams.edu. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Meet Ben Washburne, Paris 2024 Paralympian". usrowing.org. April 17, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Williams Captures IRA Division III Rowing Title". nescac.com. June 3, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Ben Washburne". usrowing.org. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Ben Washburne '23 Brings World Rowing Silver Medal Home to the States". ephsports.williams.edu. September 25, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Chinman, Luke (October 4, 2023). "Ben Washburne '23 rows with Paralympic-qualifying national team, earns silver at World Rowing Championships". The Williams Record. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Ben Washburne '23 Named to USRowing PR3 Mixed Four With Coxswain Boat Competing in the 2024 Paralympics This Summer in Paris". ephsports.williams.edu. January 19, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Former Williams College Rower Ben Washburne '23 to Compete in the PR3 Mixed Four with Coxswain at the Paralympics in Paris". Williams College. August 21, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "PR3 Mixed Four Wins Silver at 2024 Paralympic Games". rowingnews.com. September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ 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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