Canada Games biathletes took part in the Sprint competition today at Martock. Alberta's men's team filled the podium after their 10k event took place in more winterlike weather. The women's 7.5k Sprint was also held during the off again, on again snowfall that dropped a couple of centimetres on Nova Scotia's Avon valley.
"The course was in great shape," said gold medal winner, Sarah Beaudry of BC, " the whole venue is just great."
Sarah's team mate, Julia Ransom, took the bronze medal and Quebec's Audrey Vaillancourt won silver.
Both the men's and women's event took place in sometimes heavy snow and high winds that gusted to 40km. Overnight rain that fell prior to the temperature falling left the course icy in some places but that didn't seem to bother Beaudry.
In the men's event the gold medal was won by Scott Gow. Aaron Gillmor won the silver medal and Stuart Harden took home the bronze.
Personally, I had a much more tiring day at the venue than yesterday. Elizabeth, Nancy and I made numerous trips down the hill to the Biathlon Arena with hot drinks for the volunteers and officials. Luckily for us our volunteer role allowed us the opportunity to be indoors on a regular basis. I don't envy the scores of volunteers who had to stay outside in the wind and driving snow for hours on end.
Once again let me remind you all - Martock is open for business and conditions are great. If you don't ski or snowboard come on out and enjoy the competition and the great atmosphere.
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