First Event Competed
Miami OCR, Miami FL, 1995
Boat First Sailed
Trimaran
Why This Sport
Because it's freedom and a rush to zip across the water at 25 +mph
Yacht Club
St. Petersbrug Yacht Club & DIYC
Campaign Website
www.BenBarger.com
Most Influential Person
Mike Gebhardt inspired me to train for the Olmypics in 1995, I then had to beat him at the trials in 2008.
Awards
Vice Chairman Athletes commisison.
General Interest
Writing, reading, and cycling
Hometown
St. Petersburg, FL
Ambitions
To win Gold, Continue education and building my family
Best Sporting Achievement
Winning the Olympic Trials, 2008
Yacht Club Location
Tampa FL
First Event Won
Junior Olympic National Champs, 1997
Education
International Bussiness - Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL
Most Admired Person
Jesus
Coach
Aaron McIntosh, NZL
