At the biathlon race yesterday I met Rowan Post, who is 12 years old and is training to be a biathlete. Rowan came to the Olympic Biathlon event with his dad and uncle. Rowan recently won first place in a British Columbia youth biathlon event. I asked him a few questions.
Jack: What do you like about the sport?
Rowan: I really like the sport because it is fun.
Jack: How many hours a week do you practice and compete?
Rowan: I spend 4-5 hours a week shooting, and 6-7 hours a week skiing. [Rowan's dad says that as he gets older and goes to more competitions, he will need to practice more.] Today, I compete for the Methow Valley, Washington team.
Jack: How did you get interested in the sport?
Rowan: I saw biathlon on TV when I was 6 and I liked that you get to shoot things!
Jack: Do you play other sports?
Rowan: Yes, I like to cross-country ski and play soccer and hockey.
Rowan: I really like the sport because it is fun.
Jack: How many hours a week do you practice and compete?
Rowan: I spend 4-5 hours a week shooting, and 6-7 hours a week skiing. [Rowan's dad says that as he gets older and goes to more competitions, he will need to practice more.] Today, I compete for the Methow Valley, Washington team.
Jack: How did you get interested in the sport?
Rowan: I saw biathlon on TV when I was 6 and I liked that you get to shoot things!
Jack: Do you play other sports?
Rowan: Yes, I like to cross-country ski and play soccer and hockey.
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