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Chris Benard is the son of Fay and Thomas Benard, Jr. He has three sisters: Morgana, Sabrina and Breanna. Benard won the California state title in the triple jump as a senior in high school. He set the school record in the triple jump at Santiago High School. Benard is a fan of Paralympic track and field athletes Jarryd Wallace and Lex Gillette. He currently trains at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California. Benard has volunteers with the National Scholastic Athletics Foundation’s Project Triple Jump to work with children. He has also volunteered for the #shopwithajock event to reach local underprivileged children.