Paul Schommer

Olympian 2022

World Championships, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025

Athlete Bio

Height

6'1"

Age

Hometown

Appleton, WI

Education

College of St. Scholastica '15 - B.S. Chemistry

Olympic Experience

2022 Beijing Winter Games - 7th in mixed relay (w/ Susan Dunklee, Clare Egan & Sean Doherty) / 35th in individual / 74th in sprint / 13th in relay (w/ Sean Doherty, Leif Nordgren & Jake Brown)

World Championship Experience

2025 World Championships (Lenzerheide, SUI) - 56th in sprint / 39th in pursuit / 24th in individual / 9th in relay
2023 World Championships (Oberhof, GER) - 13th in mixed relay / 31st in sprint / 52nd in pursuit / 77th in individual / 11th in single mixed relay / 12th in men's relay
2021 World Championships (Pokljuka, SLO) - 72nd in sprint / 74th in individual / 15th in relay
2020 World Championships (Antholz, ITA) - 72nd in sprint / 48th in individual / 8th in relay

Career Highlights

2025 IBU Cup (Ridnaun, ITA) - 3rd in sprint / 3rd in pursuit
2025 IBU Cup (Brezno-Osrblie, SVK) - 7th in sprint
2023 US Biathlon Summer National Championships (Jericho, VT) - 1st sprint / 1st mass start
7th, IBU Cup 10km Sprint, Brezno-Osrblie, SVK
9th, IBU World Cup 20km Individual, Antholz, ITA
2nd, IBU Cup 10km Sprint, Obertilliach, AUT
9th, IBU Cup Super Sprint Qualifier, Ridnaun, ITA
3rd, Alpen Cup Super Individual, Obertilliach, AUT
2018 US Biathlon National Championships (Park City, Utah) - 5th in sprint / 4th in pursuit / 7th in mass start

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Club

Ariens Nordic Center / Team Birkie

Paul was born in Appleton, WI and is the second oldest of four kids. Growing up in Wisconsin he competed in sports on a field or in a gym, but during his sophomore year of high school he was introduced to cross country skiing. He quickly fell in love with the sport and enrolled in the College of St. Scholastica (CSS) to ski at the NCAA level under the guidance of Chad Salmela. Chad quickly recognized Paul's talent in skiing, and as a former biathlete, suggested Paul consider trying biathlon himself. Upon graduating from CSS Paul pursued biathlon full time and has been a member of the US Biathlon team since 2017.

Outside of biathlon, Paul enjoys hunting, cooking, biking, paddling, reading, and exploring.

3 Fun Facts About Paul

He lives in a van
He makes flapjacks every Friday
He is an undefeated High School Wrestler

Equipment

Skis	Madshus
Boots	Madshus
Poles	Rex

Personal Sponsors

JJ Keller Foundation, Ariens Nordic Center, Rex USA

Additional World Cup Information

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World Cup Final Total Rank

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POS	COMP	SEASON	EVENT
9	IN	2021/22	Antholz (ITA) WC
22	MS	2021/22	Antholz (ITA) WC
22	IN	2021/22	Oestersund (SWE) WC
24	IN	2024/25	Lenzerheide (SUI) WCH
28	SP	2022/23	Antholz (ITA) WC
28	PU	2022/23	Pokljuka (SLO) WC
29	SP	2021/22	Kontiolahti (FIN) WC
31	SP	2022/23	Oberhof (GER) WCH
33	IN	2016/17	Antholz (ITA) WC
35	IN	2021/22	Beijing (CHN) OWG
36	PU	2021/22	Oestersund (SWE) WC