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Lanny Barnes
- Qualified for the 2006 U.S. Olympic Team in biathlon, along with her twin sister, Tracy Barnes
- 2002 Junior World Championship bronze medallist in 15K Individual and silver in Women's Relay
- 2005 World Championship team member
- Top finishes were 39th (career best) and 42nd in two 15K World Cups in 2005 and 2004 respectively
- Qualified for US World Cups in 2004
- Competed at the World University Games and was a member of the Junior World Championship Team in 2003
- Biggest competitor and best friend is twin sister, Tracy.
- Goal for 2006 Olympic Games was to make the team with her sister
- Spent winter 2004 travelling with her sister in Germany, Italy and Switzerland in an RV, while competing in every biathlon and ski race available
- Shooting perfection and consistency are her trademarks
- Studying at he University of Maine-Fort Kent
- Shares her passion for soccer with her sister
On competing with her twin sister: "I think that’s one of the greatest advantages that we have is being able to have your strongest competitor next to you pretty much every day, training and pushing you. We’re probably our biggest competitors, but I’m just as happy to see Tracy on top of the podium as myself.”
"It's a great honor to represent your country at the Olympics"
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Height: 5'2"
Born: 26-April-82
Hometown: Durango, CO
Resides: Fort Kent, ME
Event: Biathlon
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