In above photo Ben Washburne '23 racing in bow seat (far right) with the Ephs' Second Varsity Eight in Spring 2023
WILLIAMSTOWN, MASS. -- USRowing recently
announced the Para Rowing Team for the 2023 World Championships, September 3-10, in Belgrade, Serbia.
Ben Washburne '23, was selected as a member of the PR3 mixed four with coxswain.
Washburne's crew, which was selected at the PR3 Selection Camp in West Windsor, NJ, includes Saige Harper (Sacred Heart University), Alex Flynn (Tufts University), Emilie Eldracher (MIT) and Skylar Dahal (University of Virginia).
"This year's squad is a strong combination of experienced veterans and very promising newcomers," said Para High Performance Director Ellen Minzner. "I am excited to see how they will evolve over the next couple of months and through next year in the lead-up to the Paralympic Games."
Washburne was a 4-year standout athlete for Williams and this past season he helped lead the Eph Second-Varsity-Eight to a commanding IRA Championship
victory.
"
Ben Washburne was a leader for our team on and off the water; he's the type of athlete that simply makes those around him better," offered Williams Head Coach
Marc Mandel. "It has been fun to watch and support him at the start of his journey with the U.S. National team, and I'm excited for what lies ahead for him and his new teammates."
The 2023 World Rowing Championships will be held Sept. 3-10 in Belgrade and are the first opportunity for countries to qualify boats for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
