2023-24 Men's Track & Field Roster
Biography
2023-24:
- Took part in three indoor events and four outdoor events
- Set personal-records in the 200, 60 hurdles, the 300 and 110 hurdles
- Competed at Liberty League Outdoor Championships
2022-23:
- Competed at seven events during the indoor season, including the Liberty League Championships.
BEFORE RIT:
- 2021 Section VI Champion and team captain at Lancaster Central High School
PERSONAL:
- Full name: Benjamin J. Vanaskie
- Son of Stephen and Adele Vanaskie.
- Brother of Nathaniel and Julia Vanaskie.
- Started doing hurdle events in high school after his coach suggested he’d be great in them.
- Favorite athletic moment: Winning the 400m hurdles to win his team the Section VI championship by two points.
- Says his high school hurdle coach has had the biggest influence on his athletic career. “He got me into hurdling and he helped me to become great in high school.”
- Best advice ever received: “You’re not a hurdler unless you fall on your (butt).” Says this gave him confidence when he started his hurdling career.
- Favorite athlete: Josh Allen.
- Favorite teams: Buffalo Bills, Liverpool FC.
- Hobbies include one-wheeling, skiing, and soccer.
- Is a member of Army ROTC.
Historical Player Information
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2022-23First Year
Hurdles
6'2"
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2023-24Sophomore
Hurdles
6'2"
