Grace Benes
Grace Benes grew up swimming in South Texas for the Harlingen Aquatics Team and went on to be an NCAA Division III All American at Wheaton College. As an Argentine citizen, she competed in several Argentine National Championships. She was the Argentine National Champion in the 100-meter Fly and 400-meter Individual Medley, and represented Argentina in the 2004 South American Games. Grace started racing triathlons in 2009 shortly after meeting her husband, Mikey. She started has had numerous success the last few years and is known for her swimming prowess. Grace also coaches swimming instruction as an ORR Associate Coach.
Hometown: Harlingen, Texas
Current Location: Woodlands, Texas
Past Race Highlights:
TX Tri Series 2012, 2nd Overall
CBI Triathlon, The Woodlands, 2010, 1st Overall Female
Disco Tri, Dallas, 2010, 1st Overall Female
Toyota US Open, Dallas, 2010, 1st in Age Group, 3rd Overall Female
Gateway to the Bay Triathlon, Kemah, 2011, 1st in Age Group, 4th Overall Female
CBI Triathlon, The Woodlands, 2011, 3rd Overall Female
Bridgeland Triathlon, Houston 2011, Fifth Overall Female Invitational Wave, Swim Prime
Fiesta Triathlon, 2011, 1st Female, 3rd Overall
Houston Triathlon, 4th Overall Female, Swim Prime
2011 Memorial Hermann TX3 Triathlon Series Female Runner Up
Tortuga 5K Open Water Swim, 2011, 1st Overall