Occupation
Athlete
Spoken languages
English, German
Club
WAT Brigittenau: Austria
Coach
Wilfried Wöber [national], AUT
International senior debut
2019
Injuries
In February 2024, Benny suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, but initially postponed surgery due to the Olympic Games. With the help of physiotherapy treatment, he managed to compete in Paris.
In 2020 he required surgery after breaking his right elbow. (noen.at, 05 May 2021)
He was sidelined for three months in 2019 with a metatarsal [foot] injury. He returned in April 2019 at the World Cup event in Minsk, Belarus. (meinbezirk.at, 24 Apr 2019)
Start sporting career
He first tried trampoline gymnastics at age two in Tulln, Austria.
Ambitions
Following the ACL surgery after the 2024 Olympic Games, Benny aims to regain full performance capability by the 2025 World Championships and participate in top form at the 2028 Olympic Games.
Hero / Idol
Chinese trampoline gymnast Dong Dong. (derstandard.at, 18 Dec 2018)
Philosophy / Motto
"Work until your idols become your rivals." (mysportmystory.com, 01 Jan 2019)
Awards
Benny was voted Austrian Gymnast of the Year for the third time in 2023.
In 2016 and 2018 he was named Male Gymnast of the Year by the Austrian Gymnastics Federation. (noen.at, 19 Feb 2019; sportlive.at, 01 Jan 2017)
Last update : 2024-07-22
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