Martine Albert
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Martine Albert is a Canadian
biathlete
.
Albert began competing in the biathlon in 1993, and had her most successful World Cup
seasons in the late 90s, including her highest career finishes in World Cup events; 13th in races in Oslo
and Pokljuka
. She participated in eight Biathlon World Championships
between 1995 and 2005, with her best showing coming in 19998, when she finished 23rd in the pursuit race in Pokljuka
.
Albert competed in three events at the 2006 Olympics
in Turin. Her best individual showing was in the 15 kilometre individual, and she also raced in the Canadian relay
team, ending up 17th in that race.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
biathlete
Biathlon
Biathlon is a term used to describe any sporting event made up of two disciplines. However, biathlon usually refers specifically to the winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting...
.
Albert began competing in the biathlon in 1993, and had her most successful World Cup
Biathlon World Cup
The Biathlon World Cup has been held since the winter seasons of 1977/78 and 1982/83, for men and women, respectively ....
seasons in the late 90s, including her highest career finishes in World Cup events; 13th in races in Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
and Pokljuka
Pokljuka
Pokljuka is a foresty plateau at the altitude of around 1300 metres, situated partly in the municipality of Bled and partly in municipality of Bohinj in northwestern Slovenia. It is part of Triglav national park...
. She participated in eight Biathlon World Championships
Biathlon World Championships
The first Biathlon World Championships was held in 1958, with individual and team contests for men. The number of events has grown significantly over the years. Beginning in 1984, women biathletes had their own World Championships, and finally, from 1989, both genders have been participating in...
between 1995 and 2005, with her best showing coming in 19998, when she finished 23rd in the pursuit race in Pokljuka
Pokljuka
Pokljuka is a foresty plateau at the altitude of around 1300 metres, situated partly in the municipality of Bled and partly in municipality of Bohinj in northwestern Slovenia. It is part of Triglav national park...
.
Albert competed in three events at the 2006 Olympics
2006 Winter Olympics
The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated in Turin, Italy from February 10, 2006, through February 26, 2006. This marked the second time Italy hosted the Olympic Winter Games, the first being the VII Olympic Winter...
in Turin. Her best individual showing was in the 15 kilometre individual, and she also raced in the Canadian relay
Biathlon at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Women's relay
The Women's 4 x 6 kilometre biathlon relay competition at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy was held on 23 February, at Cesana San Sicario...
team, ending up 17th in that race.