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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jan 4, 2014 22:29:42 GMT -8
This thread is totally devoted to Benjamin Thornock, and is intended to be an archive of his skating career - as well as a place to chat about his accomplishments and encourage him as he pursues his goals both on and off the ice.
If you have any articles, photos, links and news about Benjamin (past or present), we'd love to see them!
If you are a non-member who would like to contribute news, photos, archives or comments, please feel free to contact us at:
lori@rocker-u.net or michelle@therockerfund.org
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jan 4, 2014 22:30:21 GMT -8
Benjamin skated in the Olympic Trials (Jan 2-5, 2014 in Salt Lake City). He was 23rd in the 9-Lap Time Trial and did not advance further in the competition - but here are his results from American Cup 1 (November 2-3, 2013) in Saratoga Springs, NY:
24th Overall 1500M - 6th (D Final) 500M - 2nd (F Final) 1000M - 2nd (F Final) 1500M Superfinal - Penalty (D Final)
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Post by lilyover80 on Apr 7, 2014 18:30:45 GMT -8
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Apr 10, 2014 7:27:50 GMT -8
Benjamin skated at Junior US Championships in Milwaukee, WI (February 1-2, 2014). Here are his results:
9th Overall 9-Lap Time Trial - 9th 4-Lap Time Trial - 10th 1500M - 2nd (B Final) 500M - 1st (D Final) 1000M - 1st (C Final) 1500M Superfinal - 4th (B Final)
Tags: Benjamin Thornock / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Nov 11, 2014 14:52:47 GMT -8
Ben skated at National Age Class Championships - St Louis, MO (March 21-23, 2014). He finished 2nd Overall in the Junior B Division (ages 15-16). Here are his results: 2nd Overall 1500M - Penalty (Semifinals) 500M - 3rd (Final) 1000M - 1st (Final) 3000M Superfinal - 1st (Final) Ben (#106) in the lead! Photo Credit: Jerry Search See More of Jerry's photos at: Jerry Search FacebookTags: Benjamin Thornock / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Nov 15, 2014 21:48:24 GMT -8
Ben skated at American Cup 1 in Milwaukee, WI (Oct 11-12). This also served as the Fall World Cup Qualifier.
Milestones: First Senior National Team Selection competition (Ben did compete in Olympic Trials, but didn't make it past the Time Trials).
Here are his results:
13th Overall 1500M – 1st (C Final) 500M - 1st (E Final) 1000M - 3rd (C Final)
I couldn’t find photos from this competition, so if you know of any family/friends who have pictures, we’d love to see them!
Tags: Benjamin Thornock / Short Track Speedskating
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