Biathlon Canada is proud to announce a team of 26 athletes from six different Provinces and Territories who will represent Canada on the World Cup, IBU Cup and Junior Cup circuits for the first Trimester of competition.
The World Cup Season opener will take place starting November 28 in Finland followed by the IBU Cup on November 29 in Sweden. The Junior tour starts a week later on December 4 in Italy.
“We are 26 athletes strong for this first Trimester of racing!” said Emma Lunder, World Cup athlete and Biathlon Canada Athlete Representative, “Trials was extremely exciting this year and I am really looking forward to seeing the impact we can make together this season.”
Please find the Tour 1 roster below.
WORLD CUP TEAM
Emily Dickson, BC
Jules Burnotte, QC
Emma Lunder, BC
Zachary Connelly, ON
Nadia Moser, YK
Christian Gow, AB
Jenna Sherrington, AB
Adam Runnalls, AB
Coaches: Justin Wadsworth, Pavel Lantsov
Wax Techs: Andrew Chisholm, Rose-Marie Cote, Raph Grosset, Paul Moore
Therapist: Sarah Stephen and Lenka Polachova
IBU CUP TEAM
Gillian Gowling, BC
Xavier Gilbert, QC
Janice Grundahl, SK
Trevor Kiers, ON
Pascale Paradis, AB
Troy Martel, ON
Benita Peiffer, BC
Logan Pletz, SK
Coaches: Etienne Letondeur, Allie Dickson, Erika Charron
Wax Techs: Erick Gosselin, Felix Tremblay
JUNIOR IBU CUP TEAM
Ema Chlepkova, AB
Benjamin Brousseau, AB
Moira Green, BC
Jean-Nic de Broeck, QC
Anna Marino, AB
Daniel Gilfillan, BC
Quinn Morgan, BC
Gavin Johnston, BC
Desiree Paradis, AB
Liam Tinworth, AB
Coaches: Helene Jorgenson
Wax Techs: Ivan Phillion
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