Sean Doherty (biathlete)

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Born (1995-06-08) June 8, 1995 (age 30)
New Hampshire, United States
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Sean Doherty
Doherty in 2023
Personal information
Born (1995-06-08) June 8, 1995 (age 30)
New Hampshire, United States
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Sport
Professional information
SportBiathlon
Medal record
Representing  United States
Winter Youth Olympics
Bronze medal – third place2012 InnsbruckMixed relay
Junior World Championships
Gold medal – first place2016 Cheile Grădiştei12.5 km pursuit
Silver medal – second place2016 Cheile Grădiştei10 km sprint
Bronze medal – third place2015 Raubichi10 km sprint
Bronze medal – third place2016 Cheile Grădiştei15 km individual
Youth World Championships
Gold medal – first place2013 Obertilliach10 km pursuit
Gold medal – first place2014 Presque Isle7.5 km sprint
Gold medal – first place2014 Presque Isle10 km pursuit
Silver medal – second place2013 Obertilliach7.5 km sprint
Silver medal – second place2013 Obertilliach12.5 km individual
Silver medal – second place2014 Presque Isle12.5 km individual

Sean Doherty (born June 8, 1995, in Conway, New Hampshire[1]) is an American biathlete and four-time Olympian who has represented the United States at the 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026 Winter Olympics. He was the youngest U.S. Olympic biathlete when he competed at the 2014 Sochi Games at age 18, and is the most decorated junior biathlete in U.S. history, with 10 Youth and Junior World Championship medals.[2]

Doherty grew up in Center Conway, New Hampshire, and began cross-country skiing at age four. He started competing in biathlon at age twelve.[2]

Career

Doherty competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics and the 2018 Winter Olympics.[3] Among other competitions, he participated in the Biathlon World Cup opening in 2015 in November and December.

He represented the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics.[4]

He is a specialist in the Vermont Army National Guard.


Biathlon results

References

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