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University of Toronto Athletics

2013-14 Men's Track and Field Roster

Townsend Benard

  • Position Pole Vault
  • Height 5-8
  • Class Graduate Student
  • Hometown St. Catharines, Ont.
  • Highschool Laura Secord S.S.

Biography

High School: Named the track and field team athlete of the year from 2006-09...is a former OFSAA record holder in the junior boys 100m hurdles...a four-time OFSAA finalist, winning one gold and two bronze medals...was the SOSSA wrestling champion.

Varsity Career Results: Awarded the 2014 George M. Biggs Trophy.

CIS
2014: 4th Pole Vault (4.75m)
2013: 3rd Pole Vault (4.75m)
2012: 3rd Pole Vault (4.75m)
2011: DNC
2010: 7th Pole Vault (4.55m)

OUA
2014: 3rd Pole Vault (4.73m)
2013: DNC
2012: 2nd Pole Vault (4.81m)
2011: 5th Pole Vault (4.32m)
2010: 4th Pole Vault (4.55m)

Personal: Mother was a member of Canada's softball team...Townsend served as the co-chair of U of T's Council of Athletics and Recreation from 2011-13.
    Nicknames: Townie 
    Favourite professional team: Infiniti Red Bull Racing
    Favourite professional athlete: Calvin Johnson
    Favourite food: Tacos
    Favourite music: Knife Party
    Favourite TV show: That 70's Show
    Favourite movie: Into the Wild
    Most influenced by: Mother

Historical Player Information

  • 2009-101st Year

    Pole Vault
    5'8"
  • 2010-112nd Year

    Pole Vault
    5'8"
  • 2011-123rd Year

    Pole Vault
    5'8"
  • 2012-134th Year

    Pole Vault
    5'9"
  • 2013-14Graduate Student

    Pole Vault
    5'8"