KonaKamps Interview: Beni Gras-Thompson

Listen to an exclusive interview with local triathlete phenom Beni Gras-Thompson. Gras-Thompson, a mother of five, was the top female age-grouper at IM New Zealand 2019, but when she went to claim her spot to Kona, big disappointment lay ahead. And a chance to persevere and learn. We’ve never had an episode like this! Source: […]

Beni Gras-Thompson Takes 1st Place Overall for Age Group Woman

March 7, 2019 (Taupo, New Zealand) – Congratulations to local area triathlete Beni Gras-Thompson, who won 1st in her age group at Ironman New Zealand with a total time of 9:56:05! Gras-Thompson not only placed first in her 45-49 age group, but she placed 1st overall in the age group woman categories. Local triathlete Tim […]

Beni Gras-Thompson, Women’s Masters Triathlete of the Year

March 4, 2019 – Local area triathlete, Beni Gras-Thompson, was recently recognized by USA Triathlon as the women’s Masters Triathlete of the Year. She had a defining performance at the 2018 ITU Long Distance Triathlon Age Group World Championships in Fyn, Denmark. Gras-Thompson finished not only as the women’s 45-49 age-group winner, but also as […]