15 Aug 2014 --- BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients, has announced that endurance athlete Stefan Schlegel has successfully finished the 2014 Race Across America (RAAM). The 37-year old personal trainer from Germany utilised BENEO’s Palatinose as his main carbohydrate energy source during the race. Schlegel finished fifth (Solo Male Under 50) and completed the race in 10 days, 14 hours and 32 minutes, besting his 2012 finish by an impressive 15 hours.