Benjamin

Aman

Quick Facts

• Parents are David and Laurie Aman
• Has two sisters, Jordan (1993) and Addie (1995)
• Ben most admires his grandpa because, “He started from nothing and showed that hard work and dedication will always succeed. He is in his 70’s now and he is still working hard and proving that you never give up on your dreams, no matter how old you are.”

Career Highlights

• 2016: ParaVolley Intercontinental Cup (6th Place)
• 2013: ParaVolley Pan American Sitting Volleyball Zonal Championships in (Silver)
• DID YOU KNOW:
• Joined the U.S. Men’s Sitting Volleyball Team in 2012
• Lost the front half of his right foot after getting it caught under a lawn mower when he was five years old

Paralympic Experience

• 1-time Paralympian;
• Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 8th (Team - Men)

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2022 – 6th (Team - Men)
• Years of participation: Team - Men 2014, 2022
• Top finish: 6th – 2022 (Team - Men)