Emma Fowler
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Corporal Emma Fowler (born 5 June 1979) is a British biathlete who in 2006 became the first British female biathlete to compete at the Winter Olympics. She has been a member of the Royal Logistic Corps, and is from Taunton, Somerset.[1]
Career
Fowler began competing in biathlon in 1997, and made her international debut in 1998.[1] She qualified to compete in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, becoming the first female British biathlete to do so.[2] She finished 78th in the 15km individual event, and 67th in the 7.5km sprint event.[3][4] She competed at the Biathlon World Championships in 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009.[1] She failed to qualify for the 2010 Winter Olympics.[5] Fowler is coached by Walter Pichler.[1] Fowler was selected for the London 2012 torch relay in Taunton; she was handed the torch by will.i.am.[6]
Aside from her biathlon career, Fowler has served in the 1 Regiment RLC of the Royal Logistic Corps.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d "Emma Fowler". International Biathlon Union. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ "Fowler in Team GB biathlon squad". BBC Sport. 25 January 2006. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ "OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES - Torino - Cesana San Sicario (ITA)". International Biathlon Union. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ "OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES - Torino - Cesana San Sicario (ITA)". International Biathlon Union. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ Benammar, Emma (8 January 2010). "Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics: biathlon guide and schedule". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ "Will.i.am carries Olympic torch". ITV News. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ^ "CORPORAL EMMA FOWLER, OLYMPIAN, 18 OCTOBER 2005 [Allocated Title]". Imperial War Museum. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
External links
- Olympic Profile
- Emma Fowler at Olympedia
- Team GB Profile