Who won the Patriot Games in 2026? Meet Kennadi Fuhrman and Rockwell Myers, winners of inaugural event
The first-ever Patriot Games were held in Geneva, Ohio, earlier this week.
In 2026, Kennadi Fuhrman and Rockwell Myers emerged as the winners of the inaugural Patriot Games, a sporting event founded by President Donald Trump's administration in his second term. The event took place in Geneva, Ohio, from August 9 to August 11, with participants ranging from ages 14 to 17, all U.S. citizens or legal residents.
The female division winner, Kennadi Fuhrman, is a senior at De Soto High School in Kansas and a committed soccer player. She also participates in power lifting, as noted by the Kansas City Star. Fuhrman expressed her emotions upon winning, stating that she had prayed for someone to win and felt grateful for the opportunity.
The male division winner, Rockwell Myers, is a 16-year-old from Utah with a diverse athletic background. Myers, who attends the Utah Military Academy, has engaged in activities such as climbing, ballroom dancing, and competing in the Utah Spartan Beast race. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to represent Utah and contribute to the community.
Winning the Patriot Games granted both winners a significant prize: $125,000 in scholarship money. The event, which was streamed on the ESPN App and later on ESPN and ABC, featured various athletic competitions such as the Presidential Fitness Test, an obstacle course, and team games like Kickball, Dodgeball, Tug of War, and Victory Hoops. Trump, along with ESPN personality Pat McAfee, attended the final event and presented the winners with trophies and checks.
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