BEIJING (NBC 26) — Appleton native Paul Schommer anchored the United States biathlon team to a 7th place finish in the mixed relay on Saturday.
It was team USA's highest finish ever in that event, besting an 8th place mark eight years ago in Sochi.
WHAT. A. RACE.
— US Biathlon (@USBiathlon) February 5, 2022
The unbelievable relay of @SusanDunklee, @BiathleteEgan, @sp_doherty and @pschommer_ just put it ALL on the line to finish seventh – our best ever Olympic mixed relay result. We couldn't be prouder. 🇺🇸#Beijing2022 #Biathlon
Schommer, a graduate of Kimberly high school, overcame personal struggle to qualify for the Olympics. You can read his full story here.
Three happy faces after an incredible first night of racing at the Olympics. 🇺🇸
— US Biathlon (@USBiathlon) February 5, 2022
(just missing @sp_doherty who went inside to warm up 🥶) pic.twitter.com/B0o7iYLOPk
