Zina Kocher Lawson

3 x Olympian. Registered Massage Therapist. DONA trained doula.

Me & Biathlon

Date of Birth: December 5, 1982  
Hometown:
 Red Deer, Alberta   
Residence:
 Canmore, Alberta   
Club:
 Rocky Mountain Racers   
Coach:
 Richard Boruta  BATC: Biathlon Alberta Training Centre 


How on earth did I find myself in this sport?! I grew up exploring many different sports & activities. Our family winter moments were mainly spent downhill skiing and skating. I joined the Jackrabbit cross country ski program when I was 7. It wasn't until I was 15 that I got involved in biathlon, partially out of coincidence and because the Alberta Winter Games came to my hometown in '98. One thing after another led me to moving to Canmore immediately after my high school graduation and training full time with the Rocky Mountain Racers. That year I made the World Junior Team. Always dreaming of racing for Canada at the Olympic Games, I chased after that goal and now 15 years later have attended 3 Olympics!

Biathlon takes up a lot of time, but there are free moments for my wide range of personal interests! Rock climbing, alpine skiing & ski touring, traveling & exploring this incredible globe, whipping up delicious food and desserts, cappuccino moments with great friends, busting out some yoga, and pursuing the world of music! 

I also thoroughly enjoy sharing my sport story. I've done a variety of different speaking engagements from schools, to youth conferences to the corporate level. Please contact me for more information for speaking requests. 

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