Benjamin Kirk
UCLA | Track & Field
Meet Benjamin Kirk, a dynamic sprinter representing UCLA’s Track & Field team. During his sophomore year, he posted impressive performances in the 100m and 200m events, securing a second-place finish in the 100m at the Rafer Johnson-Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invite.
Originally from Denver, CO, Benjamin is driven by his passion for athletics and academics, choosing UCLA for its unparalleled combination of both. He describes his greatest athletic thrill as winning two state titles after less than a year in track. As the first in his family to compete in high school and college athletics, Benjamin is inspired by role models Demaryius Thomas and Von Miller.