Youth Team Member Ben has shown consistent hard work, dedication, and commitment to training which have truly stood out. Ben has continued to show up, put in the work, and challenge himself and it all paid off when he completed his first Olympic-distance triathlon!

This is a HUGE accomplishment, and Ben should be incredibly proud of himself. Watching him grow as an athlete and take on new challenges is exactly what Rise Up Racing is all about!

Keep working hard, keep having fun, and keep pushing yourself to see what you can accomplish. We can’t wait to see what’s next for you, Ben!

From Ben: “I recently completed my first Olympic distance triathlon at Steelman. I had previously participated in the Steelman sprint triathlon and the Lewisburg triathlon. Over the course of the summer, I practiced with my club swim team, biked mostly on my own, and ran with my high school cross country team to prepare for this race. I honestly performed better on race day than I expected, and I felt really good about it. Being a part of Rise Up is a great experience because it gives you access to a great community of experienced athletes, group workouts, and team gatherings.”