Alex Howe
2019 World Championships (Ostersund, SWE) - 84th in individual / 19th in relay
Athlete Bio
Height
6'0"
Hometown
Gilford, NH
Education
Gilford High School University of Vermont '12
Career Highlights
- 2019 US Biathlon National Championships (Jericho, Vt.) - 5th in sprint / 5th in pursuit / 7th in super sprint
- 2019 Open European Championships (Minsk-Raubichi, BLR) - 15th in mixed relay / 48th in sprint / 38th in pursuit
- 2018 US Biathlon National Championships (Park City, Utah) - 6th in sprint / 5th in pursuit / 6th in mass start
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High School: Gilford High School
College: University of Vermont '12
Height: 6-0
Weight: 175 lbs
Current Location: Craftsbury, Vermont
Hobbies: wood working, hunting, mountain biking with his dog, back country and skiing
Did you know….?My dream vacation spot is…. New Zealand
When traveling, the thing I miss the most is….. my dog, Gunner
My favorite meal is…. grass fed, bacon cheeseburger
I never leave the house without….. my leatherman
If I were not an athlete, I would…..have a cattle, pig and turkey farm
MORE ON ALEX: Alex started skiing in middle school for Gilford Middle School and Gunstock Nordic. He was a multiple-time junior national champion and represented the U.S. at the J1 Scandinavian Cup and the Junior World Chmpionships. He went on to ski for the University of Vermont and helped the Catamounts win a NCAA Championship. Alex studied Ecological Agriculture at UVM. He joined the Craftsbury Green Racing Project in May of 2012 and raced his first biathlon races in February 2015. Following the 15/16 season, he was named to U.S. Biathlon's development program. He raced his first IBU Cup in Martell, Italy, in January of 2017.
SPORT DATA
Biathlon Since: 2015, cross-country ski racing since: 2003
Skis: Salomon
Boots: Salomon
Club: Craftsbury Green Racing Project
Coaches: Pepa Miloucheva, Samuel Dougherty
WORLD CUP TOP RESULTS (INCL. OWG AND WCH.)
| POS | COMP. | SEASON | EVENT |
| 68 | SP | 2017/18 | Kontiolahti (FIN) WC |
| 74 | SP | 2019/20 | Hochfilzen (AUT) WC |
| 79 | SP | 2019/20 | Annecy (FRA) WC |
| 81 | IN | 2019/20 | Ostersund (SWE) WC |
| 81 | SP | 2018/19 | Soldier Hollow (USA) WC |
| 84 | IN | 2018/19 | Ostersund (SWE) WCH |
| 89 | SP | 2017/18 | Oslo (NOR) WC |
| 104 | SP | 2019/20 | Ostersund (SWE) WC |