Laura Bennett

Quick Facts

Full Name	Laura Bennett
Occupation	Triathlete
Date Of Birth	Apr 25, 1975(1975-04-25)
Age	49
Birthplace	West Palm Beach
Country	United States
Horoscope	Taurus

Laura Bennett Biography

Laura Bennett is one of the most popular and richest Triathlete who was born on April 25, 1975 in West Palm Beach, United States. Laura Marie Bennett (née Reback, born 25 April 1975, in North Palm Beach, Florida) is an American professional triathlete. She placed fourth in the women’s triathlon at the 2008 Summer Olympics. In 2012, she finished 17th at the London Olympic Games. She earned a silver medal at the World Triathlon Championships in 2003 and bronze medals in 2004, 2005, and 2007. She has also raced as a professional at the Half-Ironman distance, placing 5th at the 2009 Ironman 70.3 World Championship.

Bennett first earned a spot on the Olympic team as the second alternate for the U.S. triathlon team at the 2000 Summer Olympics, and as the first alternate in the 2004 Summer Olympics. At the 2008 Summer Olympics, she was the first American to qualify for the team, by placing first American, and third overall, in the Beijing 2007 trials. At the games, she placed fourth with a time of 2:00:21.54.

In 2010, the ITU first started keeping track of segment rankings to reward the best athlete in each of the three disciplines throughout the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series. Bennett ranked first in the swim rankings 2010 season. That same year she was selected as the USAT 2010 Olympic/ITU Female Athlete of the Year for her consistent performances and end of season ranking during the 2010 racing season.

At the 2012 Summer Olympics, Bennett placed 17th in the women’s triathlon with a time of 2:02:17.

Bennett turned pro in 1998 after placing as the second U.S. amateur at the 1997 World Championship. That same year she began competing on the International Triathlon Union (ITU) racing circuit. She earned a silver medal at the World Triathlon Championships in 2003 and bronze medals in 2004, 2005, and 2007.

Laura Bennett Net Worth

Laura Bennett is one of the richest Triathlete from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Laura Bennett 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1993, she was a member of the USA Triathlon Junior National Team, and was voted the USA Triathlon and Triathlete Magazine Junior of the Year in 1994. In 1997, after completing college, she was the second U.S. amateur at the World Championship in Perth, Australia.

Bennett started triathlons at age 10, took up swimming at age 12. She attended Cardinal Newman High School where she ran track and swam. She was the Florida state champion in the mile and two mile races for two consecutive years. She attended at Southern Methodist University where she was a member of the swimming team and pursued a finance degree. In swimming she served as a co- captain, and was a member of the 1997 NCAA champion 400 medley relay. She graduated in 1997 with a BS in finance.

In 2009, Bennett made her long distance triathlon debut at the Ironman Augusta 70.3 race in 2009. She won in a time of 4:18:36, just six seconds ahead of runner up Kelly Williamson, qualifying her for the 2009 Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Bennett placed 5th at 2009 Ironman 70.3 World Championship with a time of 4:07:39.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Laura Bennett height 5 ft 9 in Laura weight 130  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Laura Bennett Dating?

According to our records, Laura Bennett married to Greg Bennett. As of December 1, 2023, Laura Bennett’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Laura Ranked on the list of most popular Triathlete. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Laura Bennett celebrates birthday on April 25 of every year.

What happened to Laura from Project Runway?

Project Runway Season 3 finalist, Laura Bennett, is not only busy creating designs, but she’s busy raising her six kids! In her spare time, she blogs a column for IVillage called Case Clothed. She sells some of her creations on QVC and has reappeared on several TV shows.

How old is Laura Bennett?

58 years (August 2, 1963)

What is Austin Scarlett doing now?

As fashion historian and expert , Austin has lectured at Yale, New York Public Library, Parsons School of Design, and the University of Texas. He authored the book “Forever Scarlett, the Immortal Style of Gone with the Wind”.

Where is Mondo Guerra now?

Mondo Guerra is in Brooklyn, New York. As an artist they are a constant source of inspiration.

Where is Mila from Project Runway?

Mila Hermanovski (Season 7) The season 7 contestant lives in L.A. , where she works as a costume designer for major Hollywood projects.