EVENT UPDATE: July 23, 2008Hoover Runs To Third Summer Title in a Row.
New Gloucester, ME July 23. Douglas Hoover (Williamsburg, PA) dominated both the Mass Start and the Pursuit competitions this past weekend, culminating in his third Summer Biathlon National Championship in a row.
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RACE RESULT: July 21, 2008
Summer Biathlon WCH Trials/Nationals Results.
Twenty women and twenty-nine men from ten states competed in the 2008 USBA Summer Biathlon World Championship Trials and National Championships held July 18-20 at the Whitetail Preserve in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
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PRESS RELEASE: July 16, 2008
Summer Biathlon National Champs / World Team Trials Open Friday.
New Gloucester, ME July 16. The 2008 Summer Biathlon National Championships and World Championships Team Trials open this Friday at the Whitetail preserve in Luzerne County near Bloomsburg, PA.
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EVENT UPDATE: July 14, 2008
Colorado Training Camp Update.
“The way to beat the Europeans is to take advantage of training in our high mountains.” – Vlady
Members of the Junior National Biathlon Team and several fellow senior athletes came together from across the United States for a two week camp that began at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and later moved to Winter Park.
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PRESS RELEASE: July 14, 2008
Patrick Coffey Named Assistant National Team Coach; National Team Rosters .
New Gloucester, ME June 14. US Biathlon Executive Director Max Cobb today announced that Patrick Coffey (St. Alban’s, VT) has been hired as a full-time Assistant Coach for the US Biathlon Team, while Gary Colliander of the Maine Winter Sports Center (Caribou, ME) will assist with the National B Team. The 2008-2009 National Team rosters were announced in conjunction with the coaching realignment.
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RACE RESULT: July 08, 2008
Harvard, MA - July 5th Biathlon Results.
In an event of firsts, Patricia Zerfas (MD) set a new course record of 21:12 (min:sec). For the first time, the visiting match team beat the host team, in this case by a score of 30 to 26. The Summer League is alive and well.
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EVENT UPDATE: June 30, 2008
IBU Cup Schedule 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 Seasons.
IBU Cup Schedule Click here for IBU Cup 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 Season
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EVENT UPDATE: June 30, 2008
2009/2010 Season World Cup Schedule.
2009/2010 Season World Cup Schedule
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RACE RESULT: June 23, 2008
Saratoga Summer Biathlon Race Results.
The 2008 Summer Biathlon season continued this weekend with two races hosted by the Saratoga Biathlon Club in New York.
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PRESS RELEASE: June 20, 2008
Seven-time Olympian John Morton Inducted Into US Biathlon Hall of Fame.
Pineland Farms, Maine, June 20. The United States Biathlon Association (USBA) is pleased to announce the induction of John Morton to their national Hall of Fame. Morton has represented the United States at seven Olympics, dating back to the Sapporo Games in 1972, as an athlete, coach, and Team Leader.
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EVENT UPDATE: June 20, 2008
Summer Biathlon - WCH Trials Deadline Approaching.
The 2008 USBA Summer Biathlon National Championships and World Championship Team Trials are just four weeks away. The Pennsylvania Biathlon Club will host the event at the Whitetail Preserve in Luzerne County, July 18-20.
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RACE RESULT: June 19, 2008
Harvard & Pemigewasset Biathlon League Results.
Here are the scores from the first 2 of 6 Summer events for the Harvard & Pemigewasset Biathlon League. The two match teams are locked in a tie in the Summer Standings.
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RACE RESULT: June 18, 2008
Summer Biathlon At Shongum Sportsmans Assoc., NJ.
The second race of the 2008 New Jersey Summer Biathlon Series was held on Sunday, June 15 at the Shongum Sportsmans Association. Complete results from the race are listed below.
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EVENT UPDATE: June 10, 2008
Summer Biathlon Results Holderness, New Hampshire.
Today the Pemigiwasette F&G Club held the first biathlon of the 2008 season. Temps were mid 50 in the morning quickly rising to mid 90s during the race. This was the hottest day in NH since August of last summer and quite a shock to everyone involved.
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EVENT UPDATE: June 04, 2008
2008 Summer Biathlon: Nationals, Trials, Schedule.
The 2008 USBA Summer Biathlon National Championships and World Championship Team Trials are just over six weeks away. The Pennsylvania Biathlon Club will host the event at the Whitetail Preserve in Luzerne County, July 18-20.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: May 13, 2008
National Ranking Posted.
The national ranking lists for 2008 are now posted at USBiathlon.org. Click on Competitor Info and then National Ranking to find the lists or click here: National Ranking Lists for 2008
RACE RESULT: May 12, 2008
Cherry Ridge Summer Biathlon Results.
The 2008 Summer Biathlon season continued today as 42 athletes competed in the New Jersey Summer Biathlon at the Cherry Ridge Range.
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EVENT UPDATE: May 02, 2008
Summer Biathlon Season Opens.
The 2008 Summer Biathlon season got underway on Saturday, April 19 with the first race of the season at the Whitetail Preserve in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. This is the same venue that will host the 2008 USBA Summer Biathlon National Championships and World Championship Team Trials on July 17-20.
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EVENT UPDATE: May 01, 2008
Senior and Junior National Teams in Colorado.
Colorado Springs, CO - Members of the Senior National Team and Junior National Team are back to training after a well deserved break following a very successful racing season. Eight athletes converged on Vancouver, British Columbia 10 days ago for some very early season on snow training at the beautiful Callaghan Valley Ski Venue, future home of the 2010 Olympic competitions in biathlon, cross country skiing, Nordic combined, and ski jumping.
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PRESS RELEASE: Apr. 27, 2008
Season Wrap-up: Tim Burke Leads; Strong Results from Junior and Development.
New Gloucester, ME, April 27. The US Biathlon Team, with strong performances by Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY), had another successful season. Complete highlights of the past year, including the Star of the Year, Tim Burke and the Rising Stars, Caitlin Compton (Minneapolis, MN) and Leif Nordgren (Marine-on-St. Croix, MN)are in the full wrap- Click here for the PDF file.
Tim Burke sums up his season in an interview done just after the final competition at the Canadian National Championships at the Whistler Olympic Park.
PRESS RELEASE: Apr. 09, 2008
Max Cobb to Carry Olympic Flame Today.
San Francisco, CA, April 9. US Biathlon Executive Director Max Cobb (Westford, VT) is among the select group of 80 people who will carry the Olympic torch in its only North American appearance in the US as it winds its way around the globe this month.
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 30, 2008
US Wins Open and Junior Mixed Relay at Canadian Nationals.
Whistler BC, Canada, March 30. The US won the 3 X 6K Mixed Relay competitions in both the Open and Junior categories today by putting together teams with three of the best athletes from both the World Cup and National Junior Team in the final competition at the Canadian National Championships.Vancouver Canadian Championships Photo Gallery - photos by Max Cobb
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 29, 2008
Roberts Wins, Nordgren Second in Junior Sprint at Canadian Nationals.
Whistler BC, Canada, March 29. Wynn Roberts (Battle Lake, MN) and Leif Nordgren (Marine-on-St. Croix, MN) went one-two in the Junior 10K Sprint competition, while Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) claimed second place in the Mens 10K Sprint at the Canadian National Championships here this morning. Vancouver Canadian Championships Photo Gallery - photos by Max Cobb
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 27, 2008
Burke Wins 20K Individual at Canadian Nationals.
Whistler BC, Canada, March 27. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) continued his streak of top performances that began two weeks ago in Oslo, with a victory in the 20K Individual competition at the Canadian National Championships today. Vancouver Canadian Championships Photo Gallery - photos by Max Cobb
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 25, 2008
Burke, US Team at Canadian Nationals.
New Gloucester, ME, March 25. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) leads a large group of US Biathletes who will compete this week in the Canadian National Championships at the Whistler Olympic Park.
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 22, 2008
Shepard, Spector, and Nordgren Score a Hat Trick at US Nationals.
Coleraine, MN, March 22. Walt Shepard (Brunswick, ME), Laura Spector (Lenox, MA), and Leif Nordgren (Marine-on-St. Croix, MN), scored a biathlon hat trick by winning their third National Championship in three days in the Mass Start competitions at the North American/US National Championships today.
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 21, 2008
Shepard, Currier, Spector and Nordgren Win Second Titles at US Nationals.
Coleraine, MN, March 21. Walt Shepard (Brunswick, ME), Russell Currier (Stockholm, ME), Laura Spector (Lenox, MA), and Leif Nordgren (Marine-on-St. Croix, MN) all won their second National Championship of the week in the Pursuit Format competitions at the North American/US National Championships.
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 20, 2008
Laura Spector Leads All Women in Sprint at US Nationals.
Coleraine, MN, March 20. Laura Spector (Lenox, MA), competing in the Junior Division posted the top result today in the 7.5K Sprint at the North American/US National Championships at the Mount Itasca Biathlon facility. NOW WITH A LINK TO RESULTS
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EVENT UPDATE: Mar. 18, 2008
Top US Juniors, World Championships Team Members At North American Champs .
New Gloucester, ME, March 18. Eleven members of the US Junior National Team, as well the top US women from the Biathlon World Championships will compete this week in the North American/ US National Championships this Thursday through Saturday at the Mount Itasca Biathlon Center in Coleraine, Minnesota.
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 16, 2008
Tim Burke 8th in Oslo Mass Start.
Oslo, Norway March 16. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY), after finishing 7th in the Pursuit yesterday came back with an 8th place finish in the final World Cup Mass Start of the season this afternoon. NOW WITH LINK TO PHOTO GALLERY
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 15, 2008
Tim Burke 7th in Oslo Pursuit.
Oslo, Norway March 15. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) had his best result of the season with a seventh place finish in the 12.5K Pursuit competition this afternoon. NOW WITH PHOTOS
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 13, 2008
Hakkinen 43rd, Burke 45th in Close Oslo Sprint.
Oslo, Norway March 13. Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK) and Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) finished just 2.6 seconds and two places apart in the 10K Sprint here this afternoon.
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 08, 2008
Burke 29th in Khanty Pursuit.
Khanty Mansiysk, Russia, March 8. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) moved from 45th position at the start of the 12.5K Pursuit competition to finish 29th today.
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 06, 2008
Burke 45th in Khanty Sprint.
Khanty Mansiysk, Russia, March 6. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) in 45th place was the top US finisher in the 10K Sprint competition here this afternoon.
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EVENT UPDATE: Mar. 03, 2008
North American Championships - US National Championships.
Here is the link to all the information you need to enter the event Event Invitation in PDF
PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 29, 2008
Lowell Bailey Jumps to 11th in Pursuit.
Pyeong Chang, Korea, February 29. Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) after finishing 29th in the Sprint on Wednesday jumped to a World Cup personal best 11th place finish today.
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 28, 2008
Lowell Bailey 29th in Sprint.
Pyeong Chang, Korea, February 28. Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) placed 29th in the 10K Sprint yesterday in the first-ever Biathlon World cup competition in Korea.
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 24, 2008
US Junior Women 9th in Relay at European Championships.
Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic, February 24. The US Team of Hilary McNamee (Fort Fairfield, ME), Laura Spector (Lenox, MA), and Brynden Manbeck (Grand Rapids, MN) placed ninth in the 3 X 6K Relay today at the European Biathlon Championships.
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 23, 2008
Laura Spector Skis to 6th Place at European Championships.
Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic, February 23. Laura Spector (Lenox, MA) finished 6h in the Junior 10K Pursuit today, at the European Biathlon Championships.
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 22, 2008
Spector, 12th, Manbeck 14th in Sprint at Nove Mesto.
Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic, February 22. Laura Spector (Lenox, MA) finished 12th, with Brynden Manbeck (Grand Rapids, MN) 14th in the Junior Sprint competition at the European Biathlon Championships.
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EVENT UPDATE: Feb. 22, 2008
Maine State Biathlon Championships.
Click here for information on the first annual Maine State Biathlon Championships in Fort Kent
PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 20, 2008
Spector 15th, Currier 17th at European Championships .
Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic, February 20. Laura Spector (Lenox, MA) and Russell Currier (Stockholm, ME) finished 15th and 17th today in the Individual competitions at the European Biathlon Championships.
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 17, 2008
Tim Burke 25th in 15K Mass Start.
Ostersund, Sweden, February 17. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) finished 25th in the 15K Mass Start today at the Biathlon World Championships.
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 16, 2008
US Men Finish 15th in 4 X 7.5K Relay.
Ostersund, Sweden, February 16. The US Relay Team finished 15th, 5:38.5 behind the Gold Medal winning team from Russia in the 4 X 7.5K Relay at the Biathlon World Championships today.
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EVENT UPDATE: Feb. 15, 2008
Relays, Mass Start on Final Weekend at World Championships.
Ostersund, Sweden, February 15. Relay and Mass Start competitions tomorrow and Sunday are scheduled for this final weekend of the 2008 Biathlon World Championships here.
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EVENT UPDATE: Feb. 15, 2008
Relays, Mass Start on Final Weekend at World Championships.
Ostersund, Sweden, February 15. Relay and Mass Start competitions tomorrow and Sunday are scheduled for this final weekend of the 2008 Biathlon World Championships here.
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 14, 2008
Tim Burke 29th in 20K Individual; Caitlin Compton 37th in 15K Individual.
Ostersund, Sweden, February 14. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) finished 29th in the 20K Individual this evening at the Biathlon World Championships, while Caitlin Compton (Minneapolis, MN) finished 37th in the 15K earlier in the day.
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EVENT UPDATE: Feb. 14, 2008
NorAm 4 Results.
NorAm 4 Sprint and Pursuit Results
NorAm 4 Pursuit Results
NorAm 4 Sprint Results
EVENT UPDATE: Feb. 12, 2008
US Biathlon Team Releases Team Song, Fire Them Down.
Ostersund, Sweden, February 12. The US Biathlon Team today released their team song and video, Fire Them Down.
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EVENT UPDATE: Feb. 12, 2008
US Finishes 16th in Mixed Relay.
Ostersund, Sweden, February 12. The US Team of Tracy Barnes (Durango, CO), Laura Spector (Lenox, MA), Jeremy Teela (Anchorage, AK), and Russell Currier (Stockholm, ME) finished 16th in the World Championships Mixed Relay competition today.
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 11, 2008
Currier and Spector Debut in Mixed Relay .
Ostersund, Sweden, February 11.Russell Currier (Stockholm, ME) and Laura Spector (Lenox, MA) will make their World Championships debut in the Mixed Relay competition on Tuesday.
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 10, 2008
Burke Comes Back with 10th Place in Pursuit.
Ostersund, Sweden, February 10. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY), in 15th position coming into the final standing shooting stage, hit all five targets, then flew through the final 2.5K to finish 10th in the 12.5K Pursuit at the Biathlon World Championships today.
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 09, 2008
Tim Burke 9th in World Championships Sprint .
Ostersund, Sweden, February 9. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) finished ninth in the 10K Sprint at the Biathlon World Championships today, the third best result of his career. NOW WITH LINK TO PHOTO GALLERY.
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 08, 2008
Biathlon World Championships Kick Off with Sprint Competitions.
Ostersund, Sweden, February 8. Sprint competitions for men and women, starting at 11 AM CET on Saturday kick off the 2008 Biathlon World Championships here.
PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 07, 2008
Caitlin Compton to Start in Sprint at Biathlon World Championships.
Ostersund, Sweden, February 7. Caitlin Compton (Minneapolis, MN) is one of the two “rookies” on the US Biathlon Team who will start in the Sprint competitions at the Biathlon World Championships here on Saturday.
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EVENT UPDATE: Feb. 06, 2008
Burke, Hakkinen Lead US Team for Biathlon World Championships.
Ostersund, Sweden, February 6. The ten-person US Biathlon Team, combining experience and youth, opens competition on Saturday in this city of 60,000, situated on the shore of Lake Storsjon in west central Sweden.
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 03, 2008
Russell Currier Named to World Championship Team.
New Gloucester, ME, February 3. The International Competition Committee of the US Biathlon Association today named Russell Currier, of Stockholm, ME, to fill the remaining spot on the US Team for the Biathlon World Championships, which open this Friday in Ostersund, Sweden.
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EVENT UPDATE: Feb. 02, 2008
Relay Teams Battle Weather, Junior Women 10th, Youth Women 14th .
Ruhpolding, Germany, February 2. Winter weather arrived on the final day of the Youth and Junior Biathlon World Championships, with steady wet snow falling all morning that made the tracks deep and slow for both the Youth and Junior Relay competitions. NOW WITH LINK TO PHOTO GALLERY
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EVENT UPDATE: Feb. 01, 2008
Junior Men 9th in Relay; Outstanding First Leg by Leif Nordgren .
Ruhpolding, Germany, February 1. The US Team of Leif Nordgren (Marine-on-St. Croix, MN), Russell Currier (Stockholm, ME), Wynn Roberts (Battle Lake, MN) and Mark Johnson (Grand Rapids, MN) finished 9th in the 4 X 7.5K Relay at the Youth/Junior Biathlon World Championships today. NOW WITH LINK TO PHOTO GALLERY
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Jan. 31, 2008
Selection for Canadian National Championships.
Biathlon Canada is limiting the US participation in their 2008 Canadian Nationals to 20 athletes and requires registration with names on March 5th. The ICC has therefore created the following criteria to select the athletes.
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EVENT UPDATE: Jan. 30, 2008
Spector 24th in Junior 15K Individual.
Ruhpolding, Germany, January 30. Laura Spector (Lenox, MA) finished 24th in the Junior 15k Individual competition today.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 29, 2008
Nordgren 10th, Dreissigacker 20th in Youth; Currier 15th in Junior .
Ruhpolding, Germany, January 29. Leif Nordgren (Marine-on-St. Croix MN), just 48 hours from a Bronze Medal in the Pursuit competition on Sunday, today finished 10th in the 12.5K Youth Individual competition, while Russell Currier (Stockholm, ME) placed 15th in the 15K Junior Individual at the Youth/Junior Biathlon World Championships here. NOW WITH LINK TO PHOTO GALLERY
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 27, 2008
The third annual Mountain Top Inn / Tippmann Paintball Biathlon.
240 young skiers enjoyed the thrill of biathlon at the Mountain Top Inn located in scenic Chittenden Vermont. Roger Hill, Mtn Tops director of outdoor activities, Mary Anne Levins and Bill Reuther and huge crew of staff and volunteers put on an event that was quite likely the larges winter biathlon event ever held in the United States. Click more for their press release and photos from the day.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 27, 2008
Bronze Medal for Leif Nordgren in Youth World Championships Pursuit .
Ruhpolding, Germany, January 27. Leif Nordgren (Marine-on-St. Croix MN), in fourth place just 100 meters from the finish, burst past Lukas Hofer of Italy in the final 10 meters to win the Bronze Medal in the Youth 10K Pursuit competition today at the Youth/Junior Biathlon World Championships. NOW WITH LINK TO PHOTO GALLERY
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 26, 2008
Leif Nordgren Skis to Sixth Place in Youth World Championships Sprint .
Ruhpolding, Germany, January 26. Leif Nordgren (Marine-on-St. Croix MN) led the US Biathlon Team here today with sixth place in the Youth 7.5K Sprint at the Youth/Junior Biathlon World Championships.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 25, 2008
Youth/Junior Biathlon World Championships Open on Saturday.
Ruhpolding, Germany, January 25. The Youth and Junior Biathlon World Championships, undoubtedly the highlight of the year for aspiring World Cup biathletes opens here tomorrow.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 24, 2008
Laura Spector Gets a Double Dip of Biathlon World Championships.
Ruhpolding, Germany, January 24. Laura Spector (Lenox, MA) is in a unique situation. She will compete in the Youth and Junior Biathlon World Championships that open here Saturday and then compete in the Biathlon World Championships just one week later in Ostersund, Sweden.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 23, 2008
Nine Athletes Named to World Championships Team.
New Gloucester, ME, January 23. The International Competition Committee of the US Biathlon Association today named nine athletes to represent the US Biathlon Team at the Biathlon World Championships February 8 -17 in Ostersund, Sweden.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 19, 2008
Burke Rockets to 16th in Antholz Pursuit.
Antholz, Italy, January 19. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY),propelled by the13th fastest ski time in the field, jumped from 26th in the 10K Sprint on Friday to 16th place in the 12.5K Pursuit competition today. NOW WITH PHOTOS!
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 18, 2008
Burke 26th in Antholz Sprint - Johnson 12th in European Cup.
Antholz, Italy, January 18. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) led the US men with a 26th place finish in the 10K Sprint competition at the Antholz Biathlon World Cup today. NOW WITH PHOTOS.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 13, 2008
Hakkinen Moves Up to 16th in Ruhpolding Pursuit, Currier Tenth in European Cup.
Ruhpolding, Germany, January 13. Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK), after a clean shooting 17th place in the 10K Sprint on Saturday moved up one place today with a 16th place finish in the 12.5K Pursuit. PHOTO GALLERY link added.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 12, 2008
Hakkinen, Perfect on Shooting Range; 17th in Ruhpolding Sprint .
Ruhpolding, Germany, January 12. Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK) on the heels of 10-for-10 shooting placed 17th in the 10K Sprint competition here today. NOW WITH LINK TO PHOTO GALLERY.
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EVENT UPDATE: Jan. 10, 2008
US Men Eighth in Ruhpolding Relay.
Ruhpolding, Germany, January 10. With a new starting order of Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) leading off, followed by Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK), Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) and Jeremy Teela (Anchorage, AK), the US Men finished in a season best eighth place tonight in the 4 X 7.5K Relay competition. NOW WITH PHOTOS
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 09, 2008
Super Bowl of Biathlon Opens Today .
Ruhpolding, Germany, January 8. This evening, the Ruhpolding Biathlon World Cup opens here under the lights with the Womens Relay competition starting at 5:20 PM (CET).
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 09, 2008
New Start Order for US Men in Relay with Video Preview.
Ruhpolding, Germany, January 9. The US Biathlon Team will feature a new start order in the Mens Relay competition on Thursday evening, with Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) leading off, followed by Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK), Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY), and Jeremy Teela (Anchorage, AK).
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EVENT UPDATE: Jan. 07, 2008
U. ME Fort Kent to Offer Winter Sports Management Concentration.
University of ME Fort Kent to Offer Winter Sports Management Concentration for Business Majors Beginning in Fall 2008. Click here for full article
PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 05, 2008
Lowell Bailey 10-for-10 in Oberhof Sprint .
Oberhof, Germany, January 5. Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) was perfect on the shooting range today, hitting all 10 targets in the Mens 10K Sprint this afternoon. SEE PHOTOS.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 04, 2008
US Biathletes Open 2008 with Oberhof Sprints on Saturday .
Oberhof,Germany, January 4. Two women and three men will start for the US Biathlon Team in the Sprint competitions here tomorrow.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 01, 2008
Compton wins US Cross Country National 5 km Freestyle.
Houghton, MI - Caitlin Compton of Minneapolis, skiing for the US Biathlon Team and Team CXC, garnered an impressive victory today in the Womens 5km Freestyle at the 2008 USSA National Championships at Michigan Tech in Hougton, MI.
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 30, 2007
Clean Sweep for McNamee and Toussaint at Youth/Junior Trials; Ten Additional Athletes Nominated to Junior World Championships Team.
Coleraine, MN, December 30. Hilary McNamee (Fort Fairfield, ME) and Meagan Toussaint (Madawaska, ME) again swept away the competition today to win their respective categories (Youth Women and Junior Women) at the Youth/Junior World Championships Team Trials. NOW WITH PHOTOS FROM THE DAY and LINKS TO RESULTS.
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 29, 2007
McNamee and Toussaint Two-for-Two at Youth/Junior Trials.
Coleraine, MN, December 29. Hilary McNamee (Fort Fairfield, ME) and Meagan Toussaint (Madawaska, ME) won for the second day in a row with victories in the Pursuit Format competitions today at the Youth/Junior World Championship Team Trials. NOW WITH PHOTOS AND LINKS TO RESULTS
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 28, 2007
Roberts Buries Field at Youth/Junior Trials.
Coleraine, MN, December 28. Wynn Roberts (Battle Lake, MN) left his nearest competitor over one minute behind today as he won the Junior Men 10K Sprint in the first day of competition at Youth/Junior World Championships Trials. NOW WITH LINKS TO RESULTS
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 27, 2007
Junior/Youth Trials Open Friday in Minnesota.
Coleraine, MN, December 27. Junior and Youth biathletes from across the US are converging at Mt. Itasca today where the Junior and Youth World Championship Trials open tomorrow.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Dec. 17, 2007
World Jr Trials Moved to Mt Itasca, MN.
2008 World Junior Trials originally scheduled for Anchorage, Dec 28-30 have been moved to Mt Itasca, Coleraine, MN. Race dates will be the same, Dec 28, 29, 30, with official training on Dec 27th, and unofficial training on Dec 26th. NEW REGISTRATION FORMS POSTED!
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 15, 2007
Tracy Barnes Shoots Clean in Pokljuka Sprint.
Pokljuka (Bled), Slovenia, December 15. Tracy Barnes (Durango, CO) had her first clean shooting day of the season in the Women’s 7.5K Sprint here today.
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EVENT UPDATE: Dec. 13, 2007
Tracy Barnes 19-for-20 at Pokljuka.
Pokljuka (Bled), Slovenia, December 13. Tracy Barnes (Durango, CO) hit 19 of 20 targets, finishing in a season best 40th place in the 15K Individual here today.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Dec. 12, 2007
European Cup Team, Pre-Qualifications for World Junior Championships Announced.
New Gloucester, ME December 12. Seven athletes have been named by the International Competition Committee (ICC) to compete in the January European Cup competitions in Langdorf, Germany and Osrblie, Slovakia, with three of the seven also pre-qualifying for the 2008 Biathlon World Junior Championships in Ruhpolding, Germany later that month.
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RACE RESULT: Dec. 10, 2007
NorAm 2 Sprint and Pursuit Results .
Results from North American Cup 2 - Sprint Competition 7 Dec 07 Men | Jr Men | Women | Jr Women
Pursuit Results in PDF: Women | Men
PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 09, 2007
After Rough Start, US Relay Rebounds to Finish 12th .
Hochfilzen, Austria, December 9. Five penalties by leadoff man Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AF) put the US relay team in 22nd position after his leg, yet the team rebounded in the next three legs to finish in 12th place.
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 08, 2007
Bailey 48th, Teela 49th in Hochfilzen Pursuit.
Hochfilzen, Austria, December 8. Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) and Jeremy Teela (Anchorage, AK) finished 48th and 49th today in the 12.5K Pursuit competition here.
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 07, 2007
Lowell Bailey Leads US Men with 37th in Sprint.
Hochfilzen, Austria, December 7. Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) topped all of his US teammates with one-penalty shooting to finish 37th in the 10K Sprint today.
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 06, 2007
Video Interview from Hochfilzen, Austria with Coach Per Nilsson.
Hochfilzen, Austria, December 6. US Biathlon Coach Per Nilsson commented on the conditions here leading up to Friday’s Sprint competitions in the following video interview.
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 05, 2007
Biathlon World Cup Transitions from Scandinavia to Central Europe.
Hochfilzen, Austria, December 5. One year ago, the Biathlon World Cup season started in Ostersund, Sweden under minimal snow conditions, then coming here where there was a ribbon of trucked-in glacier snow winding through green fields. This year, the weather pattern is different. Finland had decent snow cover and cold temperatures last week, while here in the Austrian Tirol, it seems like mid-January with snow piled everywhere and pine trees drooping from the heavy wet snowfall of the past 24 hours.
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RACE RESULT: Dec. 03, 2007
NorAm 1 Canmore, Alberta, 1-2 Dec 2007.
See the results & photos from the first weekend of North American Cup Competition. NorAm 1 Sprint | NorAm 1 Pursuit | Photos by Patrick Coffey
ANNOUNCEMENT: Dec. 03, 2007
World Cup 1 - The Week in Photos.
Enjoy images from the first World Cup in Kontiolahti, Finland. Photos from the week
PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 02, 2007
Hakkinen 22nd, Burke 28th in Kontiolahti Pursuit.
Kontiolahti, Finland, December 2. Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK) finished todays 12.5K Pursuit competition exactly where he started, in 22nd place, while Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) slipped from 12th at the start to a 28th place finish.
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 01, 2007
Tim Burke Bounces Back with 12th in Kontiolahti Sprint.
Kontiolahti, Finland, December 1. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) bounced back today with 12th Place in the Mens 10K Sprint, two days after a disappointing 49th place in the season-opening 20K Individual. SEE PHOTOS AND VIDEO INTERVIEW
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Nov. 30, 2007
Video Interview with Jay Hakkinen after 20K.
Kontiolahti, Finland, November 30. Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK) talks about his best-ever season opening World Cup competition, 9th place in Thursdays 20K Individual
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PRESS RELEASE: Nov. 29, 2007
Jay Hakkinen Opens Season with Ninth Place in Kontiolahti.
Kontiolahti, Finland, November 29. Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK) started the new biathlon season with a big result, ninth place in the Mens 20K Individual competition. SEE PHOTOS.
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PRESS RELEASE: Nov. 28, 2007
Mens 20K, Womens 15K on Thursday .
Kontiolahti, Finland, November 28. The two longest events in biathlon, the Womens 15K, and the Mens 20K will open the 2007-2008 Biathlon World Cup season here tomorrow.
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PRESS RELEASE: Nov. 27, 2007
Biathlon World Cup Season Kicks Off Thursday; Media Guide Available.
Kontiolahti, Finland, November 27. The US Biathlon team kicks off its 2007-2008 Biathlon World Cup season here in two days.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Nov. 21, 2007
Targets in Anchorage, Alaska installed!.
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA The new targets in Anchorage have been installed! They got started at 9:00 a.m. and finished up at 4:30 pm Tuesday, November 19, 2007. Everything was unpacked, measured, lead traps put up, and targets put together and placed.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Nov. 14, 2007
Photos from the US Biathlon Team in Sweden.
Catch up with the team as they prepare for the first World Cup just two weeks from today. Photo Page
PRESS RELEASE: Nov. 12, 2007
December World Cup Team Selected; Full Schedule on US Biathlon Team Calendar.
New Gloucester, ME, November 12. Six US Biathletes will be on the starting line when the 2007-2008 Biathlon World Cup season kicks off on November 28 in Kontiolahti, Finland.
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EVENT UPDATE: Nov. 09, 2007
US Biathlon Team in the Torsby Ski Tunnel.
This past week the US Biathlon Team has been training in the Torsby ski tunnel. Ever wonder what a ski tunnel is like? Check out this short Quicktime movie (13 mb) made by National Team member Jeremy Teela. Play Movie
PRESS RELEASE: Nov. 06, 2007
Skiing in Aroostook County.
Ft. Kent ME - Skiers from Aroostook County woke up to four inches of New England Powder on Sunday. Deciding not to take advantage of the extra hour of sleep from daylight savings an excited group gathered early up at the 10th Mtn. Lodge in Ft. Kent. Classic tracks were quickly formed as everyone jumped at the opportunity to have first tracks!
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Oct. 23, 2007
Team Selection Procedures for 2007/08.
Today the Board of Directors accepted the USBA International Competition Committees International Team Selection Procedures. Click here for the full procedures in PDF format.
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EVENT UPDATE: Oct. 23, 2007
Annual Membership Meeting.
The US Biathlon Association Annual Meeting was held today. 111 Proxy ballots were counted and a quorum was achieved. The annual report was submitted. Click here to view the annual report. Minutes of the meeting will be posted within 14 days. Further records of the Association can be found by clicking on USBA button above and looking for the "Minutes of Meetings" link.
EVENT UPDATE: Oct. 23, 2007
National Championships 2008.
The National Championships / North American Championships will be held at Mt Itasca in Colerain, MN from 19 to 23 March for Youth, Juniors, Seniors and Master classes. Futher information on the event will be posted by January 15, 2008. The competitions held at the event will be Sprint, Pursuit, and Mass Start. Everyone is encouraged to attend this biathlon celebration.
EVENT UPDATE: Oct. 02, 2007
Anchorage Hosts World Junior Biathlon Team Trials.
Anchorage, Alaska - Kincaid Park in Anchorage is bustling with activity. In less than three months, Americas best young biathletes will arrive with their sights set on making the World Junior/Youth Biathlon Team.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Sept. 23, 2007
Annual Membership Meeting.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Meeting of the members of record of the United States Biathlon Association, Inc. as of October 1, 2007, will be held on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007, at the offices of the USBA located at New Gloucester Hall, Suite 301-A, 49 Pineland Drive, New Gloucester, Maine 04260 commencing at 4 oclock in the afternoon of that day, Eastern Time. Agenda and Proxy Ballot
PRESS RELEASE: Sept. 19, 2007
Athletic and Financial Improvements Highlight USBA Board Meeting.
New Gloucester, ME, September 19. The USBA Board of Directors, in their fall meeting yesterday received good news on both the athletic and financial fronts, maintaining the Association’s momentum, which has been steadily building over the past 18 months.
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PRESS RELEASE: Sept. 17, 2007
Golfers Support US Biathletes on a Perfect Fall Day .
New Gloucester, ME, September 17. For the second year in a row, those attending the successful US Biathlon Golf fundraiser today at the Falmouth Country Club enjoyed a perfect fall day of sunny blue skies and temperatures in the mid-60s.
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PRESS RELEASE: Sept. 07, 2007
Registration Available for Second Annual USBA Golf Tournament:Hockey Great Bobby Orr Featured.
New Gloucester, ME, September 7. It is not too late to register for the second US Biathlon Golf Tournament slated for September 17 at the Falmouth Country Club.
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EVENT UPDATE: Sept. 05, 2007
Doug Hoover Leads US Team at Summer Worlds.
New Gloucester, ME, September 5. Doug Hoover (Williamsburg, PA), after finishing 29th in both the 4K Sprint and the 6K Mass Start, described the field at this weeks Summer Biathlon World Championships in Otepaa, Estonia as, "without a doubt the strongest field Ive seen in three trips to the World Championships."
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PRESS RELEASE: Aug. 26, 2007
Tim Burke Fourth, Jeremy Teela Fifth in Ostersund Pursuit.
Ostersund, Sweden, August 26. The day after winning the Sprint competition, Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) placed fourth in today’s 13K Roller Ski Biathlon Pursuit, while Jeremy Teela (Anchorage, AK) took fifth with a furious uphill sprint just100 meters from the finish.
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PRESS RELEASE: Aug. 25, 2007
Tim Burke Wins Ostersund Sprint; Lowell Bailey Nabs Third Place.
Ostersund, Sweden, August 25. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) and teammate Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) placed first and third in the Men’s 9.3K Roller Ski Biathlon Sprint at the Ostersund Ski Stadium, site of the 2008 Biathlon World Championships next February.
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PRESS RELEASE: Aug. 24, 2007
Lowell Bailey Places Third in Ostersund Roller Ski Race.
Ostersund, Sweden, August 24. Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) gave the US Biathlon Team a spot on the podium with a third place finish in the Men’s 12.4K roller ski cross-country race this afternoon.
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PRESS RELEASE: Aug. 24, 2007
Lowell Bailey Places Third in Ostersund Roller Ski Race.
Ostersund, Sweden, August 24. Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) gave the US Biathlon Team a spot on the podium with a third place finish in the Men’s 12.4K roller ski cross-country race this afternoon.
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PRESS RELEASE: Aug. 22, 2007
Competitions in Ostersund Are “An Important Part of Training Plan”.
Ostersund, Sweden, August 22. “An important part of our training plan, where we hope to see improvements in both skiing and shooting from all of the athletes” is how National Team Coach Per Nilsson described the three competitions this weekend at the site of the 2008 Biathlon World Championships.
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PRESS RELEASE: Aug. 22, 2007
Denise Teela Dominates Summer Festival Competitions.
Jericho, VT, August 22. Denise Teela (Anchorage, AK) won both the Women’s Sprint and Pursuit competitions at the US Biathlon Summer Rollerski Festival held this past weekend.
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EVENT UPDATE: Aug. 10, 2007
Fairbanks and Anchorage AK host Biathlon Camps.
Taking advantage of the summer daylight -- with the sun appearing as a sunset just below the horizon in the North over Russia at 1:30 am in Fairbanks and still light enough to read -- the Fairbanks and Anchorage Biathlon Clubs hosted MNBiathlon Coach Bill Meyer for consecutive training camps in each community.
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EVENT UPDATE: Aug. 08, 2007
2007 NENSA Summer Rollerski Series.
Two races remain in the NENSA Summer Rollerski Series presented by V2/Jenex and TD Banknorth - the Climb to Mountain Top on August 11th and the Ethan Allen Range Roll on September 8th.
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PRESS RELEASE: Aug. 08, 2007
USOC and NBC Launch Websites Highlighting “One Year to Beijing”.
New Gloucester, ME, August 8. One year before the Opening Ceremonies for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the US Olympic Committee launched their new image campaign, “Amazing Awaits,” at www.amazingawaits.org while www.nbcolympics.com/video posted a preview video for the 2008 Games today.
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PRESS RELEASE: Aug. 07, 2007
Second Annual USBA Golf Tournament Tees off September 17.
New Gloucester, ME, August 7. The second annual US Biathlon Golf Tournament is slated for September 17 at the Falmouth Country Club in Falmouth, ME.
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EVENT UPDATE: July 25, 2007
Methow Valley Biathlon Hosts Camp The End Of June.
A four day Biathlon camp was hosted by the Methow Valley Biathlon Club at their facilities in the Cascade Mountains in Mazama, Washington the last week in June. Methow Coach Betsy Devin-Smith was assisted by Minnesota Biathlon Coach Bill Meyer for the 12 hour days which were integrated with a regional ski camp held by MVNT/PNSA Nordic ski club.
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EVENT UPDATE: July 18, 2007
Junior Development Camp - Lake Placid, NY.
A group of 10 youth and junior athletes from across the country gathered in Lake Placid for a week long training camp in July with the goal of increasing their knowledge of both shooting and effective training.
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PRESS RELEASE: July 16, 2007
Hoover Dominates Summer Biathlon Championships.
New Gloucester, ME, July 16. Doug Hoover (Williamsburg, PA) won all three men’s competitions this weekend at the North American and US Summer Biathlon National Championships in Fort Kent.
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EVENT UPDATE: July 16, 2007
Summer Biathlon at Fort Kent Final Race Results.
Mass Start and Final Standings Link to Results
EVENT UPDATE: July 16, 2007
Summer Biathlon Championships Pursuit Race.
Link to Results
EVENT UPDATE: July 12, 2007
Summer Biathlon Championships are Underway in Fort Kent.
Update from Doug Hoover - Greetings from Fort Kent, Maine and the 2007 Summer Biathlon North American Championships, U.S. National Championships, and U.S. World Championship Trials! Link to Results
PRESS RELEASE: July 12, 2007
Summer Biathlon National Championships Open in Fort Kent.
Fort Kent ME, July 12. The Summer Biathlon National Championships/ World Team Trials open this evening at the 10th Mountain Ski Center.
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EVENT UPDATE: July 10, 2007
Photos of Junior National Team Rockin’ the Colorado Rockies.
“One must train harder and more than their competitors if they are to succeed…” – Vlady
The Minnesota members of the Junior National Team have been training in Winter Park, CO.
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PRESS RELEASE: July 09, 2007
Training Camp Wraps Up with Competitions.
New Gloucester, ME, July 9. The US Biathlon Team concluded its second major training camp of the season over the weekend with precision shooting tests and a rollerski biathlon competition at the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, VT.
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PRESS RELEASE: July 05, 2007
National Junior Team Training in Colorado .
New Gloucester, ME, July 5. Six members of the National Junior Team are in the midst of a two-week high altitude training camp in Colorado.
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EVENT UPDATE: June 28, 2007
NENSA Receives Generous Donation & Launches Summer Race Series.
June 26, 2007 (New Gloucester, ME): The recipient of a donation of twenty pair of evenly matched V2 850 rollerskis, the New England Nordic Ski Association is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Summer Rollerski Series. The series consists of three freestyle technique events taking place in New Durham, New Hampshire; Rutland, Vermont; and Jericho, Vermont.
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EVENT UPDATE: June 28, 2007
Youth Biathlon Camp in Jericho, VT - BIG SUCCESS.
June 21-24
A group of 8 athletes from Vermont, New Hampshire, and Connecticut gathered for this years USBA Youth Development Camp held at the Ethan Allen Firing Range training facility in Jericho, VT. This group of young (ages 12-15), aspiring biathletes spent 3 days learning the basics
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PRESS RELEASE: June 26, 2007
US Biathlon Team in Lake Placid.
Lake Placid, NY, June 26. The US Biathlon Team continues to move towards the new season with its second group training camp of the year at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid.
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EVENT UPDATE: June 26, 2007
Altoona Biathlon Results - Summer 2007.
Altoona Biathlon Results - Summer 2007
Results: PDF
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ANNOUNCEMENT: June 23, 2007
adidas and Polar Feature Story.
New Gloucester, ME, June 23. A feature story on exciting new products from adidas and Polar, which are being used by US Biathletes is posted above on this page.
EVENT UPDATE: June 11, 2007
Summer Biathlon US Nationals & North American Championships.
Fort Kent, Maine will host the Summer Biathlon (Running & Marksmanship) event July 12-15, 2007. Please link to the invitation for more information. PDF | Appendix in Word
EVENT UPDATE: June 05, 2007
Summer Biathlon Clinics to be Held in Southern Maine.
June 29 - July 1 GouldAcademy - Bethel, Maine
July 10 - 15 Summer Biathlon Camp - Fort Kent, Maine, during National Summer Biathlon Championships
EVENT UPDATE: June 05, 2007
Summer Biathlon Clinics to be Held in Southern Maine.
June 29 - July 1 GouldAcademy - Bethel, Maine
July 10 - 15 Summer Biathlon Camp - Fort Kent, Maine, during National Summer Biathlon Championships
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EVENT UPDATE: June 01, 2007
Western Jr. Development Camp .
Colorado Springs, Colorado – The first Junior Development Camp was held May 3-6 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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PRESS RELEASE: May 09, 2007
Colorado Springs Training Camp Kicks off Season for US Biathletes.
New Gloucester, ME May 8. The US Biathlon Team is in the midst of their first training camp of the year this week in Colorado Springs.
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EVENT UPDATE: Apr. 30, 2007
Coaches Clinic and Athlete Training Camps - Lake Placid NY.
Level 1 Coaches Clinic June 15-17 Coaches Clinic | Easter Regional Dev. Camp July 29 to August 5 Athlete Training Camp
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EVENT UPDATE: Apr. 30, 2007
Hayward Coaches Clinic 2007.
Midwest Biathlon Level 1 Clinic for Masters Racers and Beginning Coaches to happen in Hayward, WI on May 19-20, 2007.
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PRESS RELEASE: Apr. 11, 2007
Season Wrapup-US Men Again Raise the Bar: Tenth Place in Nations Cup.
The 2007 Biathlon Season was another record-setting year for the US Biathlon Team, led by the men’s squad of Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY), Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK), Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY), and Jeremy Teela (Anchorage, AK).
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PRESS RELEASE: Apr. 04, 2007
Bernd Eisenbichler Named High Performance Director.
New Gloucester, ME, April 4. Bernd Eisenbichler (Munich, GER) has been named High Performance Director for the US Biathlon Association.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Mar. 27, 2007
Youth Development Camp June 21 - 24.
The USBA Youth Development Camp is aimed at athletes ages 13-15 who are interested in learning more about the sport of biathlon. Coaches include Algis Shalna, Olympic Gold Medalist and long time National Team Coach for the US Biathlon Team as well as Patrick Coffey, Ethan Allen Biathlon Coach.
USBA Youth Development Camp Information Form: PDF
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Mar. 23, 2007
Summer Development Camps.
Applications are being accepted for Summer Camps and Training Programs
Jr. Development Camp Lake Placid: Word | PDF
Senior Dev Camp Lake Placid: Word | PDF
OJ / College Development Camp: Word | PDF
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RACE RESULT: Mar. 18, 2007
North American Chamionships / US National Championships.
Fort Kent, Maine - Individual Results | Sprint Results | Pursuit Results
PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 18, 2007
Burke Sprints to 17th in World Cup Final Mass Start.
Khanty Mansiysk, Russia, March 18. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) sprinted to 17th place in this afternoon’s 15K Mass Start with a strong kick over the final 300 meters and a lean at the finish that pushed Halvard Hanevold of Norway into 18th place.
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 17, 2007
Burke and Bailey 32nd and 35th in World Cup Final Pursuit.
Khanty Mansiysk, Russia, March 17. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) finished 32nd today missing another top 30 finish by a mere two seconds, while his training partner, Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) followed in 35th place, 20.8 seconds later.
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EVENT UPDATE: Mar. 15, 2007
Burke 27th in World Cup Sprint Final; US Men 10th in Nations Cup.
Khanty Mansiysk, Russia, March 15. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY), with two penalties, finished 27th in this evening’s World Cup Sprint Final, leading the US men to 10th place in the Nations Cup for the first time ever.
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 14, 2007
US Men in Russia for World Cup Final.
Khanty Mansiysk, Russia, March 14. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) heads a contingent of four US biathletes who will compete in the World Cup Final starting here on Thursday.
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 11, 2007
Burke 22nd in Oslo Mass Start.
Oslo, Norway, March 11. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) with four penalties finished 22nd in the 15K Mass Start competition here today.
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 10, 2007
Hakkinen 37th, Bailey 46th in Oslo Pursuit.
Oslo, Norway, March 10. Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK) moved up three places while Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) slipped two spots to 46th in the Men’s 12.5K Pursuit today.
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 08, 2007
Hakkinen, Bailey Lead US Men in Tough 20K.
Oslo, Norway, March 8. Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK) in 40th place and Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) in 44th place were the top US finishers today in the Men’s 20K Individual at the Oslo Biathlon World Cup.
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 04, 2007
Burke 13th in Pursuit with “My Best Shooting of the Year”.
Lahti, Finland, March 4. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) buoyed by 19-of-20 shooting moved up from 23rd at the start to 13th place at the finish today in the 12.5K Pursuit at the Lahti Biathlon World Cup. See photos too.
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 03, 2007
Hakkinen 18th, Burke 23rd in Fast Lahti Sprint.
Lahti, Finland, March 3. Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK) finished in 18th place while Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) claimed, 23rd place in today’s Men’s 10K Sprint, with both finishing less than one minute behind the winner Raphael Poiree of France.
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 02, 2007
Barnes Sisters Both 10-for-10 in Sprint.
Lahti, Finland, March 2. Lanny and Tracy Barnes (Durango, CO) both shot clean in the 7.5K Sprint today marking the first time this season two US athletes had perfect shooting in the same competition.
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PRESS RELEASE: Mar. 01, 2007
Burke 15th in Lahti 20K Individual.
Lahti, Finland, March 1. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) opened the final third of the biathlon season with a 15th place finish today in the Men’s 20K Individual competition.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Feb. 28, 2007
Watch Biathlon World Championships .
The New England Sports Network starts airing the Worlds on March 1 - Click more to see the program.
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 28, 2007
Good Shooting Day for Denise Teela in 15K at Lahti World Cup.
Lahti, Finland, February 28. Denise Teela (Anchorage, AK), finished 64th in the Women’s 15K Individual today, but more importantly had only two penalties in the 20-shot competition.
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 27, 2007
US Team Faces “Toughest Course” of the Season in Lahti.
Lahti, Finland, February 27. The US Biathlon Team starts the final leg of the 2006-07 Biathlon World Cup season this week with Individual competitions (15K for women and 20K for men) on what Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) described as, “the toughest course we have seen all year.”
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 15, 2007
Europa Cup Roundup: Currier 10th in Junior Sprint.
Nove Mesto, Czech Republic, February 15. Russell Currier (Stockholm, ME) placed 10th in the Junior Men’s 10K Sprint on Tuesday, the first of three Europa Cup competitions held here this week.
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 11, 2007
Hakkinen Ninth in Mass Start; Brings US Team Second Top 10 Finish at World .
Antholz, Italy, February 11. Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK) notched his best World Championships result and the second top ten finish for the US Biathlon Team in this Biathlon World Championship with ninth place in today’s 15K Mass Start competition.
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 10, 2007
Hakkinen and Burke Create Excitement in Relay: US Men Finish Ninth.
Antholz, Italy, February 10. Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK) and Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) surprised the crowd today in the Men’s 4 X7.5K Relay competition, by keeping the US Team near the top of the leader board for the first two legs.The US men finished ninth, 3:26.9 behind the virtually flawless Russian team.
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EVENT UPDATE: Feb. 07, 2007
Tracy Barnes Leads US Women in 15K Individual.
Antholz, Italy, February 7. Tracy Barnes (Durango, CO) in 50th place, with three penalties was the top US finisher in the 15K Individual Competition at the Biathlon World Championships today.
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EVENT UPDATE: Feb. 06, 2007
Burke Makes History with Seventh Place in World Championships.
Antholz, Italy, February 7. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) placed seventh in the Mens 20K Individual competition here, giving him the second best ever US Biathlon result in the Biathlon World Championships.
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 04, 2007
Hakkinen Moves Up 20 Positions; Finishes 18th in Pursuit.
Antholz, Italy, February 4. Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK) starting 38th today, moved steadily through the field in the Men’s 12.5K Pursuit to finish 18th, his best result of the season.
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 03, 2007
Burke 35th in Sprint; Four Men, Three Women in Pursuit Field.
Antholz, Italy, February 3. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) finished 35th in today’s World Championship 10K Sprint, leading the US Biathlon Team, which qualified all four men and three women for the Championship Pursuit competitions on Sunday.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Feb. 01, 2007
Watch Biathlon World Championships .
Every competition in this years Biathlon World Championships will be webcast same-day-delay and on-demand on WCSN.com (World Championship Sports Network).
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PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 01, 2007
Biathlon World Champs Open Saturday - The Year’s Biggest Competitions.
Antholz, Italy, February 1. In a year that has been anything but normal weather-wise, the 2007 Biathlon World Championships open here Saturday under (finally) normal winter conditions.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 28, 2007
Update from Youth and Junior World Championships.
For the full story, click on more below. For complete results from IBU and Siwidata you can click on either link: Live Results Panel or Full Printable Results
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 21, 2007
Burke 6th in Mass Start; Best US Result in 7 Years.
Pokljuka (Bled), Slovenia, January 21. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY), after missing the podium in yesterday’s Pursuit competition, came back even stronger in today’s 15K Mass Start competition, finishing sixth with the best US Biathlon result since January, 2000. See Photos.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 20, 2007
Burke 11th in Exciting Pokljuka Pursuit.
Pokljuka (Bled), Slovenia, January 20. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY), after being in fifth position before the final shooting stage finished a frustrated 11th today, 1:22.3 behind the winner, Christoph Sumann of Austria, in the Men’s 12.5K Pursuit competition. See Photos.
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RACE RESULT: Jan. 20, 2007
Tracy Barnes 10th Again Pursuit - European Cup at Forni Avoltri.
Click here for Results from IBU & Siwi Data
ANNOUNCEMENT: Jan. 19, 2007
Paintball Biathlon Event.
Sunday Jan. 21 at Mountan Top Resort in Vermont, Open to skiers 7 and older - Click here for more info.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Jan. 19, 2007
Podcast with Tim Burke from Ruhpolding.
Tim Burke Started in his first Mass Start competition at the Ruhpolding World Cup, an honor reserved for athletes ranked in the top 30. Max Cobb, USBA Executive Director, catches up with Tim after his race, hearing about getting crashed by a Frenchman as well as Tim thoughts about the upcoming World Championships. Link to Podcast
PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 18, 2007
Burke Bounces Back with 13th Place at Windy Pokljuka.
Pokljuka (Bled), Slovenia, January 18. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) after 23rd in Sunday’s Mass Start at Ruhpolding, came back today with his second best ever World Cup result, 13th place in Men’s 10K Sprint. See Photos!
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 17, 2007
Lanny Barnes 43rd in Women’s Sprint.
Pokljuka (Bled), Slovenia, January 17. Lanny Barnes (Durango, CO), missing only one of ten shots, placed 43rd in today’s Women’s 7.5K Sprint. See Photos!
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 14, 2007
Burke Crashes Again; Recovers to Finish 23rd in Mass Start.
Ruhpolding, Germany, January 14. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) suffered another time and energy consuming crash in the first 2.5K of the 15K Mass Start competition today, but regained his composure to finish 23rd, 3:00.1 behind Ole Einar Bjorndalen of Norway. SEE PHOTOS
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 13, 2007
Hakkinen 29th in Ruhpolding Sprint; Burke in Mass Start Field Despite Fall.
Ruhpolding, Germany, January 13. Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK), with 29th place in the Men’s 10K Sprint today, continued his climb back from a sub-par December with his third World Cup Point scoring effort in a row today.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 13, 2007
Wynn Roberts Fifth in San Sicario European Cup.
Cesana San Sicario, Italy, January 13. Wynn Roberts (Brainerd, MN), in his first ever European Cup competition placed fifth in Friday’s Junior 15K Individual competition.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 12, 2007
Barnes Sisters’ Shooting Improves in Sprint.
Ruhpolding, Germany, January 12. Lanny and Tracy Barnes (Durango, CO), each with just one penalty finished 67th and 70th in the Women’s 7.5K Sprint today. SEE PHOTOS!
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 11, 2007
US Men “Sensational” with 7th in Relay!.
Ruhpolding, Germany, January 11. Jeremy Teela (Anchorage, AK) crossed the finish line today in 7th place in the Men’s 4 X 7.5K Relay with a broad smile and a raised ski pole as the stadium announcer described the US finish as, “sensational,” several times. SEE NEW PHOTOS!
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 10, 2007
US Women 16th in Relay at Ruhpolding.
Ruhpolding, Germany, January 10. The US Women finished 16th today, 9:55.1 back in the Women’s 4 X6K Relay won by the Russian team that is almost unbeatable this season, winning three of four relay competitions this season.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 07, 2007
Hakkinen Slips into Top Thirty with Good Standing Shooting.
Oberhof, Germany, January 7. Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK), with only one standing penalty today, moved up from 32nd position before the final standing shooting stage to finish 29th in the Men’s 12.5K Pursuit competition. See photos.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 06, 2007
Burke 19th, Hakkinen 24th in Rainy Oberhof Sprint.
Oberhof, Germany, January 6. Tim Burke ( Paul Smiths, NY) started 2007 in the same manner that he finished last year, with an strong performance ,finishing 19th place in today’s 10K Sprint, while Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK) had his best result of the season, finishing 24th.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 05, 2007
Lanny Barnes 66th in Oberhof Sprint.
Oberhof, Germany, January 5. Lanny Barnes (Durango, CO) finished 66th today, under miserable conditions, in the Women’s 7.5K Sprint, despite recording four penalties.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 04, 2007
US Men Finish Ninth in Oberhof Relay; Match 2006 Olympic Result.
Oberhof, Germany, January 4. The US Men’s 4 X 7.5K Relay team finished ninth tonight matching their finish from last February’s Olympic Winter Games.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 03, 2007
US Women 15th in Oberhof Relay: Men’s Relay on Thursday .
Oberhof, Germany, January 3. The US Women’s Relay team finished 15th in tonight’s 4 X 6K Relay, won by the French team that never relinquished the lead after moving into first during the second leg.
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 02, 2007
Jr. World Championship Team Named.
Johnson solid in 3rd win, McNamee tops all women
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EVENT UPDATE: Dec. 31, 2006
Junior and Youth Trails End - Ranking List.
See the final ranking list from the Junior and Youth Trials at Mt Itaska. MN
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 30, 2006
Report from Jr Nationals - Day 2.
McNamee storms back; Tyner overtakes Roberts in final stretch for win
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 29, 2006
Report from Jr Nationals - Day 1.
No Surprises on first day of Biathlon Junior Trials: Manbeck and Johnson on Top in the Juniors; Byrne and Roberts win in the Youth.
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EVENT UPDATE: Dec. 16, 2006
Hakkinen 32nd in Hochfilzen Sprint.
Hochfilzen, Austria, December 16. Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK) had his best result of the season today with a 32nd place Men’s 10K Sprint, the final individual competition before the holiday break.
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RACE RESULT: Dec. 16, 2006
European Cup 2 - Denise Teela 10th in 2nd Sprint.
European Cup 2: Sprint 1 Results | Sprint 2 Results
PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 14, 2006
US Men Off to a Fast Start;Four Athletes Already Qualified for World Champs.
Hochfilzen, Austria, December 15. Through the first two World Cup competitions of the new season, the US Biathlon Team, led by Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) is off to a fast start going into the holiday break. Three men, Burke, Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY), and Jeremy Teela (Anchorage, AK), as well as one woman, Lanny Barnes (Durango, CO) has qualified for the 2007 Biathlon World Championships, scheduled for early February.
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RACE RESULT: Dec. 11, 2006
Results from NorAm 2 and European Cup 1.
NorAm 2: Sprint | Relay | Mass Start
European Cup 1: Sprint Results | Pursuit Results
PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 10, 2006
Burke Thrills in First leg of Men’s Relay:US Men Finish 12th.
Hochfilzen, Austria, December 10. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY),after two weeks of outstanding performances today shocked everyone in the Hochfilzen biathlon stadium with an extremely competitive first relay leg, eventually tagging off in fifth position, just 21.7 seconds off the lead.
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 09, 2006
Burke 20th in Snowy Hochfilzen Pursuit.
Hochfilzen, Austria, December 9. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY), once again finished in the top 20 in today’s Men’s 12.5K Pursuit, as the first major snowstorm of the season hit this valley in Austria’s Tirol region.
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 08, 2006
Tim Burke 10th in Hochfilzen Sprint; Three US Men in Top 25 for the First Time.
Hochfilzen, Austria, December 8. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY), led teammates Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY, and Jeremy Teela (Anchorage, AK) into US Biathlon history as the trio finished 10th, 18th,and 21st,today in the Men’s 10K Sprint. This is the first time three US Biathletes finished in the top 25 in the same World Cup competition. PHOTOS RECENTLY ADDED!
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 07, 2006
Winter and Skiing arrives... finally!.
Winter finally arrived in Northern Maine this year more than one month later than last season. Last season skiing started around October 25 with snow coming and going over the weeks.
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 07, 2006
Hochfilzen World Cup Opens under Spring-like Conditions.
Hochfilzen, Austria, December 7. The second Biathlon World cup of the season opens on Friday under conditions that would be more conducive to summer biathlon than the winter sport.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Dec. 07, 2006
Minutes of Annual Meeting & Nov BOD Meeting.
Minutes of the Annual Membership Meeting and Board Meeting in PDF: 2006 Annual Meeting Minutes | Board of Directors Meeting Nov 06
EVENT UPDATE: Dec. 04, 2006
Results from NorAm 1 and the Austrian Cup.
NorAm 1 Sprint | Pursuit | Austrian Cup Full Results
PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 03, 2006
Burke Moves to 19th Place in Men’s Pursuit .
Ostersund, Sweden, December 3. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) chalked up another personal best today with a 19th place finish in the Men’s 12.5K Pursuit competition on the closing day of the Ostersund Biathlon World Cup.
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 02, 2006
Tim Burke Moves Up with 22nd Place in Men’s Sprint .
Ostersund, Sweden, December 2. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY), after a personal best 30th place finish in the Men’s Individual on Thursday, today moved up to 22nd place in the Men’s 10K Sprint.
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 01, 2006
Lanny Barnes Leads US Women in 7.5K Sprint .
Ostersund, Sweden, December 1. Lanny Barnes (Durango, CO) led the US women for the second consecutive competition with a 58th place in today’s 7.5K Sprint.
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RACE RESULT: Nov. 30, 2006
West Yellowstone Race.
Click here for the 23 Nov Race in West Yellostone | PDF Format
EVENT UPDATE: Nov. 30, 2006
Tim Burke 30th in 20K Individual despite Mid-race Fall.
Ostersund, Sweden, November 30. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) scored his first-ever World Cup Points with a 30th place finish today in the Men’s 20K Individual competition here, despite losing almost one minute after falling on a downhill portion of the tracks.
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EVENT UPDATE: Nov. 29, 2006
Lanny Barnes Surprises with 15th Place in Ostersund.
Lanny Barnes (Durango, CO) finished 15th today in the season-opening Women’s 15K Individual at the Ostersund World Cup.
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EVENT UPDATE: Nov. 28, 2006
Watch the Biathlon World Cup Here Live.
Watch the Biathlon World Cup TV broadcast over the internet. The US Biathlon Team is starting in the first World Cup at 7:15 AM eastern time. Click the World Cup logo on the right of News page at www.usbiathlon.org to start the video player. A High Speed internet connection is required for optimal viewing - click more to see the system requirements:
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PRESS RELEASE: Nov. 27, 2006
New Biathlon Season Just Two Days Away.
Ostersund, Sweden. The 2006-2007 Biathlon World Cup season kicks off this Wednesday in this small city in central Sweden, which will host the Biathlon World Championships in February 2008.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Nov. 25, 2006
Team Selection & National Team Criteria for 2006/07.
Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, ME, October 30. Athlete Selection criteria for the World Cup, World Championship and Youth Junior World Championship and for the National Teams for 2007- Click here. Information and Invitation on the Youth / Junior World Championship Team Trials and Open Sr Event - Click here: Word | PDF.
EVENT UPDATE: Nov. 25, 2006
World Cup to Start in Nov. 29 in Ostersund Sweden.
Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, ME, November 16. See great photos of the US Biathlon Team at the Olympics | Visit the Ostersund WC Site | Watch the World Cup live right from USBaithlon.org
ANNOUNCEMENT: Nov. 25, 2006
IBU Rules - 2006 - get it now in PDF format .
Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, ME, November 20. IBU has just released the new IBU Handbook 2006 in PDF. The handbook includes the IBU Rules updated for 2006. | PDF
