Sean Doherty (biathlete)

Sean Doherty
Doherty in 2023
Personal information
Born (1995-06-08) June 8, 1995
New Hampshire, United States
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Sport
Professional information
SportBiathlon
Medal record
Representing  United States
Winter Youth Olympics
Bronze medal – third place2012 InnsbruckMixed relay
Junior World Championships
Gold medal – first place2016 Cheile Grădiştei12.5 km pursuit
Silver medal – second place2016 Cheile Grădiştei10 km sprint
Bronze medal – third place2015 Raubichi10 km sprint
Bronze medal – third place2016 Cheile Grădiştei15 km individual
Youth World Championships
Gold medal – first place2013 Obertilliach10 km pursuit
Gold medal – first place2014 Presque Isle7.5 km sprint
Gold medal – first place2014 Presque Isle10 km pursuit
Silver medal – second place2013 Obertilliach7.5 km sprint
Silver medal – second place2013 Obertilliach12.5 km individual
Silver medal – second place2014 Presque Isle12.5 km individual

Sean Doherty (born June 8, 1995, in Conway, New Hampshire[1]) is an American biathlete and four-time Olympian who has represented the United States at the 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026 Winter Olympics. He was the youngest U.S. Olympic biathlete when he competed at the 2014 Sochi Games at age 18, and is the most decorated junior biathlete in U.S. history, with 10 Youth and Junior World Championship medals.[2]

Early life

Doherty grew up in Center Conway, New Hampshire, and began cross-country skiing at age four. He started competing in biathlon at age twelve.[2]

Career

Doherty competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics and the 2018 Winter Olympics.[3] Among other competitions, he participated in the Biathlon World Cup opening in 2015 in November and December.

He represented the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics.[4]

He is a specialist in the Vermont Army National Guard.

Biathlon results

All results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union.

Olympic Games

0 medals

Event Individual Sprint Pursuit Mass start Relay Mixed relay
South Korea 2018 Pyeongchang 44th 65th — — 6th —
China 2022 Beijing 42nd 47th 43rd — 13th 7th
Italy 2026 Milano Cortina 80th 65th — — 5th —

World Championships

0 medals

Event Individual Sprint Pursuit Mass start Relay Mixed relay Single Mixed relay
Austria 2017 Hochfilzen 58th 39th 55th — 7th 16th —
Sweden 2019 Oestersund 17th 22nd — 21st — 19th 13th
Italy 2020 Antholz 24th 44th 43rd — 8th 13th 11th
Slovenia 2021 Pokljuka 51st 78th — — 15th 12th 22nd
Germany 2023 Oberhof 35th 80th — — 12th 13th —
Czech Republic 2024 Nové Město na Moravě 23rd 44th 26th 28th 5th 11th —
*During Olympic seasons competitions are only held for those events not included in the Olympic program.
**The single mixed relay was added as an event in 2019.

References

  1. ↑ "Sean DOHERTY". Beijing 2022 Olympics. Archived from the original on February 18, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Sean Doherty - Olympic Biathlon | Team USA". www.teamusa.com. December 12, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Sean DOHERTY | Biathlon | United States – Sochi 2014 Olympics". m.sochi2014.com. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  4. ↑ OlympicTalk (January 22, 2022). "Team USA athlete roster for 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics". OlympicTalk | NBC Sports. Archived from the original on January 24, 2022. Retrieved January 23, 2022.

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