Lynn Benson | Class of 2014 | Coach

Lynn Benson | Class of 2014 | Coach

Lynn Benson is one of synchronized skating's leading pioneers, founding the Haydenettes synchronized skating teams of Lexington, Massachusetts, in 1979.

In 22 competitive seasons, Benson’s senior teams won 15 U.S. synchronized titles and earned top-five finishes at the first five ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships.

Considered the “Mother of Synchronized Skating,” Benson’s vision and passion are credited with helping grow the discipline. In 1979, fewer than 10 synchronized teams existed. At the time of her induction, more than 525 teams were registered with U.S. Figure Skating.

Benson retired in 2005 after 26 years as coach of the Haydenettes.