Jackson-born biathlete whose 21-year competitive career included 15 years at the international level. First US Junior Biathlon Champion (1973); seven World Championship teams; three Olympics (1976 Innsbruck, 1980 Lake Placid, 1984 Sarajevo). Winner of the Sven Johanson Award (top US biathlete) in 1978. Known for humble determination; later an artist capturing athletes’ essence.