Citrus Celebrates Local Olympian Ben Davison and Others Who Winter Train in our County Competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics

Citrus County is beaming with pride as Citrus High School alumnus Ben Davison competes at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Ben, along with his teammate Sorin Koszyk, is representing the United States in the Men’s Double Sculls event. Over the weekend, the dynamic duo showcased their skill and determination by advancing to the semi-finals, a testament to their hard work and dedication.

Ben’s journey to the Olympics is a source of immense pride for the Citrus County School District and the entire community. A former student of Citrus High School, Ben has become a local hero and an inspiration to many aspiring athletes.

Other athletes competing include both men and women from the Green Racing Project, a New England-based club of elite rowers known as a popular pathway to the Olympic team.  For the last three years, these athletes have partnered with the Rowing Organization of Citrus County Students (ROCCS) and trained in Citrus County during the winter months. Thanks to the leadership of Head Coach Reza Zakaria and Coach Chad Terrell as well as their families, who are in Paris cheering on these athletes, the relationship with Green Racing Project has led to Citrus County becoming the newest and fastest growing destination in winter rowing training for collegiate teams like the University of North Carolina (UNC) as well.

This means students from all our schools who are ROCCS members get a first-hand look at what it takes to make a Division I college team or even take that next step all the way up to the Olympic level.

Ben and Sorin’s next challenge comes on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, when they will compete in the semi-finals. The entire Citrus County community will be watching with bated breath, hoping to see them advance further in the competition.

The Citrus County School District, along with the entire community, extends its best wishes to Ben and his teammates. His journey from a high school rower to an Olympian is a remarkable story of perseverance and dedication. We are incredibly proud of Ben and all that he has achieved.

Godspeed, US Rowing, and may you continue to shine brightly on the world stage!

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