2025 U.S. Biathlon Senior National Team and National Development Group Rosters Announced

Midway, UT - The United States Biathlon Association has released the nominated members of the 2025-26 Senior National Team and 2025-26 National Development Group. 

Senior National Team

A1: 

Campbell Wright (Wanaka, NZL/Waiorau Nordic Skiing)

A2:

Jake Brown (St. Paul, MN/Craftsbury Green Racing Project)

Maxime Germain (Chamonix-Mont Blanc, FRA/National Guard Biathlon)

Deedra Irwin (Pulaski, WI/Army World Class Athlete Program)

A3:

Paul Schommer (Appleton, WI/Team Birkie/Ariens Nordic Center)

B:

Lucinda Anderson (Golden Valley, MN/Team Birkie)

Vincent Bonacci (Salt Lake City, UT/Unaffiliated)

Grace Castonguay (Jackson, NH/Soldier Hollow Elite)

Vaclav Cervenka (Grand Rapids, MN/Army World Class Athlete Program)

Kelsey Dickinson (Winthrop, WA/Craftsbury Green Racing Project)

Sean Doherty (Conway, NH/Army World Class Athlete Program)

Margie Freed (Apple Valley, MN/Craftsbury Green Racing Project)

Chloe Levins (Williston, VT/MNC Pro)

Bjorn Westervelt (Stowe, VT/Craftsbury Green Racing Project)

The U.S. Biathlon National Team is coached by Armin Auchentaller, Emil Bormetti, Matt Emmons, and Mike Gibson, who also leads the National Development Group. To view the 2025 National Team selection criteria, click HERE. 

“Success stays rooted in the habits that got us this far,” said Auchentaller. “We are not starting over, we are building on a foundation of discipline, routine, and belief. We will try to find the progress in the details and focus on the process - every rep, every step, every shot, everything matters. So, thank you to everyone who is part of the process, this journey takes all of us!”

The U.S. Biathlon National Development Group aims to support athletes who have not yet met National Team criteria, and provide a pathway that eventually can lead to a National Team nomination. To view the 2025 National Development Group selection criteria, click HERE.

National Development Group

Cheresa Bouley (Zimmerman, MN/Minnesota Biathlon)

Luke Brown (St. Paul, MN/Craftsbury Green Racing Project)

Wes Campbell (Park City, UT/Michigan Tech University)

Jackie Garso (Lake Clear, NY/Craftsbury Green Racing Project)

Tara Geraghty-Moats (West Fairlee, VT/National Guard Biathlon)

Eli Nielsen (Stehekin, WA/National Guard Biathlon)

Thor Sheppard (West Yellowstone, MT/Team Altius)

“As we head into the Olympic season, there’s a real sense of purpose and belief in what this team can achieve,” said U.S. Biathlon Director of High Performance Lowell Bailey. “The 2024–25 season showed that our systems are working — we’ve seen measurable progress and inspiring performances across all levels of our program. With the 2026 Games on the horizon, our athletes, coaches, and staff are more motivated than ever. We believe in these athletes, and we know that an Olympic medal is within reach. This is a crucial year, and we’re ready to work harder than ever to support our teams in realizing their potential. Congratulations to all of the nominees — we’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished and excited for what’s to come.”

*Please note that the team naming is subject to change pending final board approval.