Ben Washburne

Started: He began rowing while he was in the eighth grade of school. He first competed alongside members of the US national Para rowing team in 2022 at the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta. (williamsrecord.com, 03 Oct 2023; USRowing YouTube channel, 30 Jul 2023) Reason: "My dad rowed in college and he thought I should try it out. I came to love it. I love being outside on the water, and also the teamwork element of it. Rowing is a sport that I've been able to do with my leg that hasn't impacted me as much as other sports." (USRowing YouTube channel, 30 Jul 2023) Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (williamsrecord.com, 03 Oct 2023) Awards: While at Williams College in Williamstown, MA, United States of America, he received the college's 2023 John A. Shaw Award, which recognises persistence, perseverance, and dedication. (usrowing.org, 01 Jun 2023) Additional Info: OCCUPATION In 2023 he began working as a commercial strategy specialist for a company that develops clean energy resources. (williamsrecord.com, 03 Oct 2023; LinkedIn profile, 01 Jul 2023)

Sporting Relatives: His father Peter competed in rowing for Williams College in the United States of America. (aol.co.uk, 07 Jul 2023)