Tag: Biathlon

World-Class Biathlon Comes to Lake Placid for First-Ever IBU Cup

A female biathlete skis hard to the finish line at Mt Van Hoevenberg with blurred spectators in the image behind her.

World-class biathlon returns to Mt Van Hoevenberg next week as Lake Placid hosts its first-ever International Biathlon Union (IBU) Cup events, February 26-March 1 and March 4-7. Taking place immediately following the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games, the competitions will feature many of the sport’s top emerging athletes and serve as the final two stops… Read more »

Canadian Athletes To Watch in the Olympic Village of Lake Placid 

A handheld Canadian flag is the central point of this image with an out of focus spectator hat in the background.

In a world where differences often make headlines, it’s easy to forget how much people on both sides of a border can have in common. But those who’ve shared friendships, partnerships, and moments of inspiration across nations know that mutual respect and understanding can run deep.  That’s especially true among elite athletes. Their dedication to… Read more »

Andrew Weibrecht Competes in Biathlon

two-time Olympic medalist in Alpine Skiing, Andrew Weibrecht, completed his first ever biathlon at the US Biathlon National Championships

Two-time Olympic medalist in Alpine Skiing, Andrew Weibrecht completes his first biathlon. (Andrew Weibrecht Biathlon Recap Video) Lake Placid’s hometown hero and two-time Olympic medalist in Alpine Skiing, Andrew Weibrecht, completed his first ever biathlon event at the US Biathlon National Championship races Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Mt Van Hoevenberg.