John Lohuis
Athlete Bio#
Age
17
Hometown
Anchorage, AK
Education
Robert Service Highschool
World Championships Experience
- 2024 Youth World Championships (Otepää, EST) - 51st in individual / 93rd in sprint
Youth Olympic Games
- 2024 Youth Olympic Games (Gangwon, KOR) - 35th in individual / 38th in sprint / DNF in mixed relay
Career Highlights
- 2023 Youth/Junior Trials (Mt. Itasca, MN) - 2nd overall for youth men / 11th in men's 10km sprint / 3rd in men's pursuit / 6th in men's 7.5km sprint
Club #
Biathlon Alaska / Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Team
About #
In the winter of 2017, John attended the West Yellowstone Nordic Festival, where he first shot a biathlon rifle. The following year, at age 10, he took up biathlon as a sport. His Nordic ski coach, Eric Strabel, has been a big inspiration for John througout his career. So far, his favorite venue to race at his Kincaid Park in his hometown of Anchorage, AK.
Outside of biathlon, John enjoys fly fishing, backcountry skiing and exploring the mountains around Anchorage. During the summer, he also commercial fishes to support his biathlon and Nordic racing.
Equipment #
Skis | Fischer |
Boots | Fischer |
Poles | One Way |
