OlympicTalk · Feb 16, 2017
Lowell Bailey wins first U.S. biathlon world title, qualifies for Olympic team
U.S. women struggle to open Four Continents ChampionshipsThe U.S. has its first world biathlon champion. It’s Lowell Bailey, a 35-year-old who nearly retired a year ago, according to TeamUSA.org.
Bailey became the first athlete in any sport to qualify for the 2018 U.S. Olympic team by winning the 20km individual race at the world championships in Hochfilzen, Austria, on Thursday.
“It’s a dream come true,” Bailey said in a podium interview, standing with wife Erika and 8-month-old daughter Ophelia.