Grand Junction, CO
University of Montana
Name: Ben Hoffman (Guide)
Classification: Guide for visually impaired elite paratriathlete Owen Cravens, PTVI
Hometown: Grand Junction, Colo.
Residence: Tuscon, Ariz.
College: University of Montana
Personal
Hoffman started competing in triathlons at the University of Montana and quickly rose to the top of the collegiate level. He turned professional in 2007 and is an IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 champion and is the guide for Owen Cravens.
Paratriathlon guides are considered full-fledged U.S. National Team members by USA Triathlon, receiving support at the same capacity as the paratriathletes themselves.Elite Triathlon Career with Cravens
2024: 2024 Americas Triathlon Para Championships Miami, 1st place • 2024 World Triathlon Para Series Yokohama, 3rd place • 2024 World Triathlon Para Cup Besancon, 4th place • 2024 World Triathlon Para Series Swansea, 2nd place.
2023: 2023 Americas Triathlon Para Championships Sarasota, 1st place • 2023 World Triathlon Para Series Devonport, 7th place • 2023 World Triathlon Para Series Yokohama, 1st place • 2023 World Triathlon Para Cup Long Beach, 1st place • 2023 World Triathlon Para Cup Paris, 3rd place • 2023 World Triathlon Para Championships Pontevedra, 4th place individual, 7th place Mixed Relay.
2022: 2022 Americas Triathlon Para Championships Sarasota-Bradenton, 2nd place • 2022 World Triathlon Para Series Yokohama, 2nd place • 2022 World Triathlon Para Cup Besancon, 3rd place • 2022 World Triathlon Para Cup A Coruna, 2nd place • 2022 World Triathlon Para Series Montreal, 7th place • 2022 World Triathlon Para Series Swansea, 7th place • 2022 World Triathlon Para Championships Abu Dhabi, 8th place individual, 2nd place Mixed Relay.
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