The national team program essentially paid the price for failing to reach a single international podium in 2016-17. The closest they came was a series of seventh-place finishes in relay events, Scott Gow’s 17th at a World Cup in Antholtz, Italy, and Ransom’s 18th at the world championships in Hochfilzen, Austria. They start the World Cup season Nov. 24 through Dec. 3 in Oestersund, Sweden. Keeping them at home a bit more during the training season has actually helped for better recovery and having time with family. Canada’s best biathletes were not at their best for much of the 2016-17 World Cup campaign.

Source: National Post November 16, 2017 22:30 UTC