| 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 |
| Disability class | PR3 |
Medal record | |
Benjamin Washburne (born April 17, 2001) is an American pararower. He represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.
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]
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]
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