Lowell Bailey: Season of Milestones
For U.S. Biathlon, the 2025-26 season was one of confirmation, momentum and meaningful milestones. In a season-ending conversation on Heartbeat, High Performance Director Lowell Bailey reflected on a ...
27 Maj 39min
Armin Auchentaller: An Olympic Opportunity
The U.S. Olympic Biathlon Team will have a new vibe in Antholz, Italy this week for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games. Head Coach Armin Auchentaller sees opportunity for a team that blends veteran...
5 Feb 30min
Fede Fontana: Making Magic with Skis
There’s a certain mystique around the waxing cabins at biathlon events, where technicians work late into the night and are up before the sun – all to gain precious seconds out of the bases of skis. Ra...
29 Jan 36min
Luci Anderson-Margie Freed: Olympic Debut
Minnesota natives Luci Anderson and Margie Freed followed similar pathways as state high school cross country stars and successful collegiate skiers. Then both discovered biathlon. And just a few year...
22 Jan 26min
Annika Pasch: Focus on Health and Wellness
From cross country skiing and running to ice hockey, sport has always been a big part of Minnesota native Annika Pasch’s life. Today, she’s added biathlon to her repertoire with the responsibility of ...
17 Nov 202549min
Jim Becker: Science of Success
Watching biathlon on NBC during the 2018 Winter Olympics inspired New England native Jim Becker to participate in the sport. Today, Dr. Jim Becker is leading an innovative biomechanics research projec...
31 Okt 202539min
Jack Gierhart: Pride of Team
It’s been three years since veteran Olympic sport leader Jack Gierhart found his way to U.S. Biathlon. Now entering his fourth season, Gierhart spoke with Heartbeat from the U.S. Biathlon headquarters...
8 Okt 202542min
The Culture of a Team
There are many components to athletic success, from high-performance training to perfecting sport skills. But underlying every successful team is a culture that fosters an atmosphere of success. On th...
30 Sep 202542min
