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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Medal record
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Brendan Green (born November 4, 1986) is a Canadian athlete who competes in biathlon. Biathlon is a winter sport that combines two different activities: cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Brendan started skiing when he was just three years old! He even won a special award called the Myriam Bedard Award from Biathlon Canada. Brendan has represented Canada in the Winter Olympics and World Championships.
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Brendan Green's Biathlon Career
Brendan Green began his journey in skiing at a very young age, starting when he was only three years old. He trained under coach Pat Bobinski. His hard work and dedication helped him become a top biathlete for Canada.
Competing in the Olympics
Brendan has competed for Canada in several Winter Olympics. He was part of the Canadian team at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, where his team finished 10th in the Men's 4x7.5 km Relay. He also competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and was named to Canada's team for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. Competing in the Olympics is a huge achievement for any athlete!
Brendan's Biathlon Results
All of Brendan's results are officially recorded by the International Biathlon Union.
Olympic Games Results
Brendan has competed in the Olympic Games multiple times. Here's how he performed:
| Event | Individual | Sprint | Pursuit | Mass start | Relay | Mixed relay |
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 2010 Vancouver |
— | — | — | — | 10th | — |
 2014 Sochi |
21st | 23rd | 35th | 9th | 7th | 10th |
 2018 Pyeongchang |
22nd | 82nd | — | — | 11th | 12th |
- The mixed relay event was first added to the Olympics in 2014.
World Championships Results
Brendan has also earned a medal at the World Championships! He won a bronze medal.
| Event | Individual | Sprint | Pursuit | Mass start | Relay | Mixed relay |
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| 2011 Khanty-Mansiysk |
64th | 91st | — | — | 11th | — |
 2015 Kontiolahti |
21st | 21st | 16th | 21st | 19th | 12th |
 2016 Oslo |
47th | 35th | 33rd | — | Bronze | 11th |
 2017 Hochfilzen |
86th | 38th | 52nd | — | 13th | 13th |
- During Olympic years, World Championships only include events that are not part of the Olympic program.
See also
In Spanish: Brendan Green para niños
