The U.S. Biathlon Names Team

I’m guessing there aren’t a lot of rabid biathlon fans reading this. I mean, let’s face it, biathlon hardly gets the press of skating, downhill skiing or even snowboarding. But biathlon is a fascinating sport and to become an Olympian, these athletes dedicate countless hours to training.

The U.S. Biathlon Association just named the Olympic team that will compete at the Vancouver Olympics in February, 2010. The men’s team is led by Tim Burke, the United States’ best chance for their first ever medal in biathlon. Joining him on the team are former Olympians Jay Hakkinen, Jeremy Teela, and Lowell Bailey. Also joining the team will be Olympic newcomer Wynn Roberts.

The women making up the team are Haley Johnson, Sara Studebaker, Lanny Barnes, and Laura Spector.