Benjamin Macé

Benjamin Macé
Born	(1989-05-16) May 16, 1989 Bordeaux, France
Occupation	Athlete
Known for	Speed skating and short track speed skating

Benjamin Macé (born 16 May 1989 in Bordeaux), commonly referred to as "Benj", is a French athlete specializing in both speed skating and short track speed skating. He represented France in short track speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics as well as in speed skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics.

His passion for speed skating was ignited at the age of six during a family roller-skating session at Gujan-Mestras Club. Subsequently, he became a member of Roller Skating Dijon Bourgogne Club, where involvement in short track ice training and team-based activities motivated him to transition from roller skating to ice skating, captivated by the excitement of speed on ice.

The 2006 Turin Winter Olympics served as a catalyst for his Olympic dreams, inspiring him to aim for participation in Vancouver 2010. While managing rigorous training schedules alongside employment at a local fast-food outlet (McDonald's), he successfully earned a place on the French Olympic squad.

Following an incident in 2012 that underscored the dangers associated with short track competition and considering his physical attributes, Macé shifted focus from short track to long track speed skating. By 2013, his notable World Cup achievements included finishing fifth in the Team Pursuit event at Salt Lake City and securing 13th place in the 1500m race.

In October 2017, he broadened his public exposure by joining the cast of Secret Story 11, entering the reality program on its 42nd day.