February 09, 2019 (Canmore, Alberta) – As the dust settled on day two of the 2019 BMW IBU World Cup in Canmore, the spotlight focused on Canadian veteran, Brendan Green, who retired after crossing the finish line of the Men’s Relay in 10th, and was greeted by teammates and his fiancé Rosanna Crawford.

“I had trouble to keep from crying during the last loop, with so many coaches, family and friends cheering me on,” said an emotional Green, who began his biathlon career at the Canmore Nordic Centre. “It was really special to end my career here where it all began. I feel really grateful for the career I’ve had and among so many amazing people.”

The 32-year old Olympian and Canadian National Team biathlete celebrated a successful career, highlighted by a bronze medal in the men’s relay at the 2016 IBU World Championships in Oslo, Norway, and a 9th-place finish in the 15km Mass Start at Sochi 2014.

Born and raised in Hay River, Northwest Territories, Green started skiing at the age of three, and transitioned to biathlon at the age of nine. His first Olympic appearance was on home soil at Vancouver 2010, and he would go on to compete at the Sochi 2014 and Pyeonchang 2018 Games.

Green also holds nine Canadian championship medals and a career-best 5thplace finish in the 10km sprint at the IBU World Cup at Antholz, Italy in 2015. The men’s relay in Canmore marked the end to his 11-year career on the World Cup circuit.

SkiTrax joins the biathlon community around the globe in thanking Green for his contributions to the sport and wish him the very best on the road ahead.

Brendan Green Interview with Biathlonworld.com