BIATHLON: Highlighting just how far the sport is progressing in Australia, the largest group of Aussie biathlon athletes to head into camp together have assembled in Livogno, Italy. 

Eleven athletes including a guest New Zealander are in attendance, with participants ranging from new to overseas competition, to more experienced athletes.

The group includes the Winter Youth Olympic Games 2016 participants, Jethro Mahon (16, Melbourne, VIC) and Darcie Morton (16, Marlo VIC), with Coach in Charge Luca Bormolini, supported by assistant coaches Christian, Fausto, and Cameron.

The Camp is being conducted alongside the Livigno Ski Club and began on 21 December. Luca and his training team have conducted sessions in classic skiing, skiing, shooting and general fitness.

While most of Europe is having a poor snow season, the Team has been fortunate to train in Livigno, where there are several kilometres of man made snow loops to practise on. 

Christmas dinner was held in a mountain hut with special Italian Christmas food. Two birthday cakes were baked on Christmas Eve - one for Harry Jacobs (18, Melbourne, VIC) and one for Darcie Morton (16, Marlo, VIC).

The Camp continues until the end of this week, when most of the Camp attenders will take part in various Trimester 2 races, with the rest continuing their training development programs.

Australian Biathlon