Eric Bennett

Eric Bennett is a five-time Paralympian and decorated para-archer, known for his resilience and achievements in the sport. After joining the U.S. national team in 2007, Eric Bennett quickly established himself on the international stage, making his Paralympic debut at the Beijing Games in 2008. Bennett has achieved significant milestones in para-archery, becoming the first American to compete in two different disciplines—Compound and Recurve—at two different Paralympic Games.

He also holds the distinction of being the first American to win a World Championship in the Para Recurve division. Prior to his full-time competitive career, Bennett served as a high school physics and engineering teacher, a role in which he notably taught Olympic archer Brady Ellison. Bennett’s illustrious Paralympic journey includes five appearances, starting with Beijing 2008, followed by London 2012, Rio de Janeiro 2016, Tokyo 2020, and the upcoming Paris 2024 Games. At the London 2012 Games, he reached the bronze medal match, securing a notable fourth-place finish.

As a five-time Paralympian and decorated para-archer, Eric Bennett continues to be a pioneering figure and consistent top performer in American para-archery, currently preparing for his fifth appearance at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.