U.S. Biathlon is gearing up for an exciting competitive season as it announces the roster for its European pre-season camp in Vuokatti, Finland.

This selection follows a thrilling weekend of trials held at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center, showcasing the talent and determination of America’s top biathlon athletes.

The camp, which will take place from November 9, serves as the final on-snow training opportunity before the athletes are finalized for the first trimester of the IBU World Cup and IBU Cup series. A total of sixteen athletes have been named to the roster, split between the men’s and women’s teams, combining seasoned competitors with promising newcomers.

Women’s Team Roster

Deedra Irwin (Pulaski, WI/Army World Class Athlete Program)*
Kelsey Dickinson (Winthrop, WA/Craftsbury Green Racing Project)*
Margie Freed (Apple Valley, MN/Craftsbury Green Racing Project)
Grace Castonguay (Jackson, NH/Craftsbury Green Racing Project)
Luci Anderson (Golden Valley, MN/Team Birkie)
Michaela Keller-Miller (Plymouth, MN/Craftsbury Green Racing Project)
Jackie Garso (Lake Clear, NY/Craftsbury Green Racing Project)
Tara Geraghty-Moats (West Fairlee, VT/National Guard Biathlon)
*Athletes marked with an asterisk are pre-qualified for World Cups 1-3.

Men’s Team Roster

Campbell Wright (Wanaka, NZL/U.S. Biathlon)*
Paul Schommer (Appleton, WI/Ariens Nordic Center/Team Birkie)*
Sean Doherty (Center Conway, NH/Army World Class Athlete Program)
Jake Brown (Saint Paul, MN/Craftsbury Green Racing Project)
Maxime Germain (Chamonix-Mont Blanc, FRA/National Guard Biathlon)
Vaclav Cervenka (Grand Rapids, MN/Army World Class Athlete Program)
Vincent Bonacci (Salt Lake City, UT/Team Crosscut)
Luke Brown (Saint Paul, MN/Craftsbury Green Racing Project)
*Athletes marked with an asterisk are pre-qualified for World Cups 1-3.

See U.S Biathlon‘s website for further information.

Lowell Bailey, U.S. Biathlon Director of High Performance following the announcement said “Congratulations to all of the athletes selected for the European pre-season camp in Vuokatti… Last year, for the first time ever, we brought the team to Vuokatti before selecting the final roster spots for the World Cup and IBU Cup teams. We will be following the same process this year, allowing athletes to prove themselves on snow, closer to the competition season.”

The pre-season camp not only offers vital training time but also sets the stage for upcoming international competitions. Athletes will prepare for the BMW IBU World Cup in Kontiolahti, Finland, starting November 30, and the BMW IBU Cup in Idre Fjäll, Sweden, beginning November 28.

For a full calendar of international events, visit Proxcskiing.com – Biathlon World Cup and World Championships: Calendar for the 2024/2025 winter season