BEN HOFFMAN

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With 3 Ironman titles under his belt and numerous Ironman 70.3 victories in just four seasons as a professional triathlete, the laid-back and easy-going Ben Hoffman is the next great American in the sport of triathlon. Known fondly as “The Hoff,” Ben is one of the nicest, down-to-earth athletes out there, with a dry sense of humor and unassuming confidence, “The Hoff” is a fan favorite. But don’t let “The Hoff’s” laid-back personality fool you, he packs a punch on the racecourse, and his dominating-attack style of racing has quickly earned him respect in the triathlon world. Through his success on and off the course, Hoffman has attracted a sizable fan base, that you will often hear shouting on the course as they cheer him on, “Don’t Hassle The Hoff!”

Career Highlights

1^st Ironman St. George 2012
1st Ironman Wisconsin 2012
1^st Ironman Lake Placid 2010
1^st Ironman Boise 70.3 2011
1^st Ironman Muncie 70.3 2011
1st Ironman Branson 70.3 2011
1^st Ironman Branson 70.3 2010
2^nd Ironman Lake Placid 2011

2012 Results

1^st Ironman St. George
1st Ironman Wisconsin
3rd Ironman 70.3 Kansas
3rd Ironman 70.3 Boulder
3rd XTERRA Beaver Creek Mountain Championships
4th Ironman 70.3 Muncie
6th Ironman 70.3 Pucon
8th Ironman 70.3 Oceanside

2011 Results

1st Ironman 70.3 Branson
1^st Ironman 70.3 Boise
1^st Ironman 70.3 Muncie
2^nd Ironman Lake Placid
4^th Ironman St. George

2010 Results

1^st Ironman Lake Placid
1^st Ironman 70.3 Branson
2^nd Ironman St. George
2^nd Ironman 70.3 Boise
3^rd Ironman 70.3 Buffalo Springs

2009 Results

2^nd Ironman 70.3 Calgary
5^th Ironman 70.3 New Orleans
9^th Wildflower Triathlon Long Course

Hometown:
Born in Grand Junction, Colorado

DOB:
August 22, 1983

Education:
Bachelors, Highest Honors

Currently Living in:
Boulder, Colorado, and Tucson, Arizona

Your Top/Defining Moment as an Athlete:
Wining my Ironman title at Lake Placid. It really gave me the confidence to continue racing, and to believe I belong with the best in the sport.

Favorite Movie:
Big fan of the Bourne trilogy, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and The Departed.

Favorite Band/Singer:
Too many too list. Love my Ratatat, Metric, Wilco, Slick Rick, Daft Punk, and Pearl Jam.

Favorite TV Show:
Not a big TV guy, but I have been known to power out some TV series on DVD, like Dexter, Californication, Weeds, and Party Down.

Favorite Sports Team:
I love following cycling, and college basketball. Carolina Tar Heels are my team!

Favorite Sports History Moment:
Men’s 4x100m Free Relay in Beijing.

Favorite Athlete:
I have tremendous respect for the guys who have gone above and beyond, being incredible athletes and people outside their sport. Michael Jordan and Jens Voigt come to mind.

Favorite Celebrity:
I am always entertained reading about the exploits of Bill Clinton.

Favorite Restaurant:
Tucson’s Café Poca Cosa, so far in Boulder I like the vibe at The Med.

Best Cup of Coffee:
The one I make at home! Superautomatic Saeco makes the perfect cup every morning… Come over and I will brew one up for you.

Favorite Food:
Love good Thai food, pizza, and coffee… does that count as food?

Favorite After Dinner Treat:
Anything chocolate.

Favorite Beer:
New Glarus, “Naked”

Favorite Wine:
Mollydooker “Carnival of Love” Shiraz, 2006