Minnesota Biathlon

20-year-old Willie Neal of Jackson Hole, WY was killed yesterday while roller skiing in Fort Fairfield, Maine. Willie was a member of the US Junior National Biathlon Team training with the Maine Winter Sports Center in the hopes of making the 2010 World Junior Biathlon Team.

More details at fasterskier.com

This is an unfortunate reminder of how dangerous sport can be, especially roller skiing.  Be very careful when training on roads shared with other vehicles. Use of reflective vests, lights, and awareness of your surroundings is key to keeping safe.