Ben Kilner (snowboarder)

He joined the Scottish squad and travelled with his teammates around Europe and eventually at age 13 competed internationally in the Paul Mitchell US Grand Prix at June Mountain, California against Olympic gold medalist, Ross Powers.

At age 16 Ben was promoted to the British Snowboard team where he competed in his first World Cup in Bardonechia, Italy.

Continuing to win in his age category in the British championships each year Ben was mostly based abroad and travelled with his team competing on the international level.

After narrowly missing the Turin Olympic qualification Ben continued his career and picked up sponsors Nike, K2 snowboards, Giro, and Thirty Two.

Previously finishing 3rd in the Canada World cup weeks before the Olympics Ben earned himself enough points to meet Team GB's criteria.