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7 GRP Racing for USBiathlon during 2020 period 1

Susan Dunklee in hot pursuit during 2018 Rollerski Trials.

Following the completion of the U.S. Biathlon Fall Festival and IBU Cup Trials held over the weekend in Soldier Hollow, Utah, seven GRP biathletes have been named to international teams by USBiathlon for the first period of competitions. This includes three of the four women on the World Cup circuit.

The first three IBU World Cup events will be contested by GRP-affiliated athletes:
Clare Egan
Susan Dunklee
Emily Dreissigacker
Alex Howe

The 4 above represent half of the 8 person US World Cup team!

The IBU kicks off its 2019-20 World Cup season in Oestersund, Sweden, Nov. 30-Dec. 8. GRP biathletes competing in the first three IBU Cups include:

Kelsey Dickinson
Hallie Grossman
Jake Brown

They form 3 of 7 of the IBU athletes for period 1.

Congrats GRP! We look forward to following along!