Emily Dickson, originally from Burns Lake, earned her second medal at the Canada Winter Games today. This time she took home the silver medal in the 7.5 km female biathlon. On Feb. 15, she earned a bronze medal in the 12.5 km biathlon event.
Dickson, who is a hometown favourite in Prince George, where she attends the Canadian Sport School, was fast on her skis on Tuesday, excelling at the shorter sprint distance and moving a step up the podium from her result earlier in the Games.
“My race was similar to Sunday where I did well in my first time in the range in the prone position,” she explained. “My skiing was solid but I had a few issues with my standing shooting so I had to push hard and ski it off.”
In biathlon, competitors who miss targets are penalized by adding extra laps to their race. Dickson, who is known to be a fast skier, used the penalty to her advantage, skiing hard and landing in second place.
“I am just so thrilled and excited,” she said. “I am so proud of my teammates and all of the B.C. girls today. Everyone had a solid day with great results and I know I have another good shot in my race tomorrow.”