2024 PanAm Power Rankings: The Top 10 Men of the Season

The 2024 PanAm Championship season brought together the toughest male athletes in Spartan racing. Competitors faced grueling obstacles across three National Series in North America, and ended with the ultimate showdown at the PanAm Championships in Seattle.

For this ranking, we looked at overall race times, podium finishes, and consistency throughout the season. Whether racing in Pro or Age Group heats, these men proved they belonged at the top. Here are the top 10 male racers who stood out this Spartan race season.

2024 Spartan Race Male PanAmerican Power Rankings

1. Baylen Bean

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Average Rank: 2.33 (3 races)
Top 3 Overall: 3 | Top 10 Overall: 3 | Top 20 Overall: 3
Seattle Rank: 1
Baylen Bean’s season culminated in a 1st-place finish at the PanAm Championships. With three podium finishes, he proved himself as one of the top athletes of the season, consistently finishing at the front of the pack.

2. Brendan Neely

Average Rank: 1.25 (4 races)
Top 3 Overall: 4 | Top 10 Overall: 4 | Top 20 Overall: 4
Seattle Rank: 2
Brendan Neely was a podium regular, taking 1st place in all three Canadian National series finishes, finishing with a strong 2nd place at the PanAm Championships. His consistency and impressive finishes make him one of the top competitors of the year.

3. Eugenio Godinez

Average Rank: 1.67 (3 races)
Top 3 Overall: 3 | Top 10 Overall: 3 | Top 20 Overall: 3
Seattle Rank: N/A
Eugenio Godinez had an exceptional season, with podium finishes in every race he entered. Despite not racing in Seattle, his overall performance across the National Series solidifies his place in the top three.

4. Angel Quintero

Average Rank: 2 (3 races)
Top 3 Overall: 3 | Top 10 Overall: 3 | Top 20 Overall: 3
Seattle Rank: N/A
Angel Quintero consistently placed on the podium in all three races he competed in. Though he didn’t participate in the PanAm Championships, his flawless podium record throughout the season earns him this ranking.

5. Hawk Call

Average Rank: 1 (2 races)
Top 3 Overall: 2 | Top 10 Overall: 2 | Top 20 Overall: 2
Seattle Rank: N/A
Hawk Call only raced twice this season but made the most of it, winning both races and securing perfect podium finishes. His limited appearances don’t overshadow his dominance when he was on the course.
“I definitely learned so much this season and look forward to what I can do next year,” he comments. “Not everything goes as planned but as long as you are willing to learn and grow it will make you better for it.”

6. Rylan Schadegg

Rylan Schadegg

Average Rank: 3 (1 race)
Top 3 Overall: 1 | Top 10 Overall: 1 | Top 20 Overall: 1
Seattle Rank: 3
Rylan Schadegg competed in just one race this season, but it was the PanAm Championship where he placed 3rd. His podium finish at such a critical event speaks volumes about his skill and stamina.
“I’m so grateful for this sport,” he comments after running in Seattle. “[OCR is] the sport I fell in love with, and the first sport I felt truly built for. It was a sport that helped me believe it was OK to be a larger endurance athlete, and even to become proud of it. It helped me move on from an eating disorder, and I know some others have had a similar experience. Being strong is admirable. You can be strong and fast.”

7. Ethan Brown

Average Rank: 6.5 (4 races)
Top 3 Overall: 1 | Top 10 Overall: 4 | Top 20 Overall: 4
Seattle Rank: 8
Ethan Brown competed in all four races this season, finishing in the top 10 in every one of them. Despite an 8th-place finish in Seattle, his consistency throughout the season secures him a spot in the top 10.

8. Manuel Dufaux

Manuel Dufaux

Average Rank: 4 (2 races)
Top 3 Overall: 1 | Top 10 Overall: 2 | Top 20 Overall: 2
Seattle Rank: 6
Manuel Dufaux had a solid season with two top-10 finishes, including a podium. His 6th-place finish at the PanAm Championships was a respectable result that earned him a spot in this list.

9. Shawn Roberts

Average Rank: 4 (2 races)
Top 3 Overall: 0 | Top 10 Overall: 2 | Top 20 Overall: 2
Seattle Rank: 4
Though he didn’t make it to the podium this season, Shawn Roberts was a consistent top-10 finisher. His 4th-place finish at the PanAm Championships highlights his ability to compete at the highest level.

10. Greyson Kilgore

Average Rank: 15.5 (2 races)
Top 3 Overall: 0 | Top 10 Overall: 1 | Top 20 Overall: 1
Seattle Rank: 5
Competing in the Age Group category for his 2 events, Greyson Kilgore still managed to rank 10th thanks to a strong finish in Seattle. His performance in the PanAm Championship, where he posted the 5th fastest time overall, earns him a well-deserved spot in the top 10.