Ben Washburne Explained

Ben Washburne
Fullname:Benjamin Washburne
Birth Date:17 April 2001[1]
Birth Place:Madison, Connecticut, U.S.
Height:5'11"
Weight:185 lbs
Disability:Clubfoot
Education:Williams College
Country:United States
Sport:Pararowing

Benjamin Washburne (born April 17, 2001) is an American pararower. He represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.

Early life and education

Washburne 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

Washburne 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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ben Washburne . . August 24, 2024.
  2. Web site: Paralympic rower Ben Washburne views being on the water as a 'great escape' . . Justin . Kounelias . May 28, 2024 . August 24, 2024.
  3. Web site: Madison's Ben Washburne found his niche, will compete for US para rowing team at World Championships . . Lori . Riley . July 7, 2023 . August 24, 2024.
  4. Web site: From "Rough Product" to Disciplined Athlete . . Kim . Catley . August 22, 2024 . August 24, 2024.
  5. Web site: Ben Washburne . ephsports.williams.edu . August 24, 2024.
  6. Web site: Meet Ben Washburne, Paris 2024 Paralympian . usrowing.org . April 17, 2024 . August 24, 2024.
  7. Web site: Williams Captures IRA Division III Rowing Title . nescac.com . June 3, 2023 . August 24, 2024.
  8. Web site: Ben Washburne . usrowing.org . August 24, 2024.
  9. Web site: Ben Washburne '23 Brings World Rowing Silver Medal Home to the States . ephsports.williams.edu . September 25, 2023 . August 24, 2024.
  10. Web site: Ben Washburne '23 rows with Paralympic-qualifying national team, earns silver at World Rowing Championships . . Luke . Chinman . October 4, 2023 . August 24, 2024.
  11. Web site: 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 . August 24, 2024.
  12. Web site: Former Williams College Rower Ben Washburne '23 to Compete in the PR3 Mixed Four with Coxswain at the Paralympics in Paris . . August 21, 2024 . August 24, 2024.
  13. Web site: PR3 Mixed Four Wins Silver at 2024 Paralympic Games . rowingnews.com . September 1, 2024 . September 1, 2024.
  14. Web site: Three Massachusetts rowers capture silver medals at Paris Paralympics . . Brendan . Kurie . September 1, 2024 . September 1, 2024.

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