| Name | Gordon Benson |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| DOB | 12 May 1994 (age 18) |
| Hometown | Leeds |
Gordon Benson is a member of the UK Sport Lottery Funded British Triathlon Olympic Foundation Squad. He is based in Leeds, regularly training with Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee.
He was voted the British Triathlon Male Elite Junior Triathlete of the Year 2011.
He is a member of Leeds City Athletics Club and is also a member of the City of Leeds Swimming Club, the former club of Olympic Champion Adrian Moorhouse MBE. Golfer, Colin Montgomerie OBE, attended the same Leeds Grammar school that Gordon goes to.
Major results:
Height: 6’3”
What are your plans after you finish school?
I am planning to study Biology at university.
Who do you look up to in sports?
Muhammed Ali
What is your best strength in triathlon?
My running, I find it easier and enjoy it more than cycling and swimming.
How did you get into triathlon?
Through my love for running and swimming. I was invited to join the regional academy.
What is your ultimate goal in triathlon and beyond?
My goal is to achieve and fulfill my potential throughout my triathlon career. My target is to win an Olympic and World Gold Medal.
Follow Gordon on Twitter @gordonleeds.
| 2012 Eilat ETU Triathlon European Championships | 20th Apr 2012 | 14th (00:57:08) |
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| 2012 Quarteira ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup | 1st Apr 2012 | 5th (00:56:10) |
| 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Grand Final Beijing | 9th Sep 2011 | 10th (00:57:37) |
| 2011 Tiszaujvaros ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup | 13th Aug 2011 | 3rd (00:18:55) |
| 2011 Echternach ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup | 17th Jul 2011 | 2nd (00:55:33) |
| 2011 Limerick ETU Duathlon European Championships | 17th Apr 2011 | 2nd (00:58:52) |