Ben Hoffman is a professional Ironman triathlete and a 6-time Ironman Champion. Known for his intense work-ethic both on and off the race course, Ben is the consummate professional in the Ironman space. Originally from Grand Junction, Colorado, Ben began his triathlon career as a student-athlete at the University of Montana on the Grizzly triathlon club team. After winning the Collegiate National Championships in 2006, Ben decided triathlon was a career that we would like to pursue and has focused his training in Boulder, Colorado, and Tucson, Arizona, two of the fitness meccas of the U.S. Driven by the question of how good he could actually be, Ben has began his 11th year as an Ironman pro in 2018. Follow along and join us in his journey to the top of long-distance triathlon. Career highlights: 2017 1st place Ironman African Championship 7:58:40 2016 4th place Ironman World Championship 8:13:00 2016 1st place Ironman African Championship 8:12:37 2015 1st place Ironman Calgary 70.3 3:50:43 2014 2nd place Ironman World Championship 8:19:23 2013 1st place Ironman Coeur d'Alene 8:17:31 2012 1st place Ironman Wisconsin Gold 8:32:51 2012 1st place Ironman St. George 9:07:04 2011 2nd place Ironman Lake Placid 8:33:29 2011 1st place Ironman 70.3 Branson 4:09:02 2011 1st place Ironman 70.3 Muncie 3:48:14 2011 1st place Ironman 70.3 Boise 3:52:41 2010 1st place Ironman 70.3 Branson 4:02:53 2010 1st place Ironman Lake Placid 8:39:34 2010 2nd place Ironman St. George 8:52:54 2010 1st place Xterra Four Corners 2:15:06