Brendan Green facts for kids
Green (center) in 2015
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| Born | April 29, 1986 Hay River, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 159 pounds (72 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Canada | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Biathlon | |||||||||||||||||||
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Brendan Green (born November 4, 1986) is a Canadian athlete who competes in biathlon and cross-country skiing. Biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Brendan started skiing when he was only three years old! He began competing with coach Pat Bobinski. He even won the Myriam Bedard Award from Biathlon Canada, which is a special award for biathletes. Brendan represented Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics in the Biathlon Men's 4x7.5 km Relay, where his team finished 10th.
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Brendan Green's Career Highlights
Brendan Green has had an exciting career in biathlon, competing in many major events. He has shown great skill in both skiing and shooting.
Olympic Games Appearances
Brendan has competed for Canada in three Winter Olympic Games.
- 2010 Vancouver Olympics: He was part of the men's relay team that finished 10th.
- 2014 Sochi Olympics: He competed in several events, with his best results being 21st in the Individual race and 7th in the Mixed Relay.
- 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics: He was named to Canada's Olympic team in January 2018. He finished 22nd in the Individual race and 11th with the men's relay team.
World Championships Achievements
Brendan has also competed in the Biathlon World Championships, where he won a medal for Canada.
- 2011 Khanty-Mansiysk: He competed in various events.
- 2015 Kontiolahti: He had strong performances, finishing 16th in the Pursuit and 21st in the Individual and Mass Start races.
- 2016 Oslo: This was a big year for Brendan! He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 7.5 km relay event. This was a fantastic achievement for him and his team.
- 2017 Hochfilzen: He continued to compete at a high level.
Images for kids
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Brendan Green (center) in 2015
See also
In Spanish: Brendan Green para niños
