Perris Benegas

PROGRAM
Performance

HER STORY
Congratulations to Perris Benegas on winning silver in BMX Freestyle at the 2024 Paris Olympics!

Perris began working with Black Iron Nutrition coach Kelsey Kiel in December 2023 in our Performance Nutrition program, just five months post-ACL surgery. At that time, she was focused on building strength in physical therapy to start running again before she could resume riding.

Her immediate goals were to improve her eating habits around workouts and throughout the day to maintain energy levels and avoid crashes, and to enhance her overall nutrition to aid in recovery.

Perris’s long-term goal was to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. She stated, “I want to maintain my nutrition, energy levels, and strength as I return to riding, increase my training, and while traveling and competing in the Olympic Qualifying Series in the upcoming months.”

Well, she did it! And we couldn’t be more proud or excited. Way to bring home silver for Team USA, Perris!

Perris told her coach Kelsey in her check in after the Olympics: “Thank you for everything and all of your help on this journey! Truly takes a team and I'm grateful you were willing to take me on as a client!!”