From Apple Valley to the Olympic stage: Team USA biathlete Margie Freed

With the 2026 Winter Olympics approaching, Apple Valley native Margie Freed is chasing her Olympic dream as a member of Team USA’s biathlon program. The sport combines cross country skiing and precision rifle shooting, demanding both endurance and focus. Margie shares how she found biathlon, what came first in her training and what her journey to the Olympic stage has been like so far. Let’s go, Margie!