Ben Sandford
New Zealand skeleton racer and Olympian
Born
March 12th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
New Zealand
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Competed in skeleton racing at the elite level. Participated in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, achieving a notable ranking. Competed in multiple World Championships, securing a top ten finish on several occasions. Demonstrated consistent performance across a range of international events, representing New Zealand with distinction.
Competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics
Achieved top ten finishes at World Championships
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