The Wanaka Biathlon Club Championships were held on Sunday 14th August at the biathlon club range at Snow Farm.

Twenty seven keen biathletes aged from 8 upwards took part in the 4.5km Sprint race. Competitors skied a very hilly but fun 1.5km loop, before shooting 5 targets on the 50m club range. Those unlucky to miss a target had to ski an extra  100m penalty loop for each miss, ensuring a very focused group of athletes!

The club race was won by Beijing Olympian Campbell Wright, with our younger club members enjoying a closely fought U18 title.

Next event is the NZ Championships due to take place on the 11th of September.

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