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From the Collection:
Peter Karns holds two records for best finishes by an American in biathlon set during the 1972 Olympic Winter Games in Sapporo. He placed 14th in the 20-kilometer biathlon and was on the U.S. relay team that placed sixth in the biathlon relay. These records still stand today. Karns competed with the University team from 1964-1967. In the NCAA championships, he placed third in 1965 and second in 1966. His favorite event was cross-country, in which he placed fourth in the NCAA in 1966. That year he was also named NCAA All-American. Prior to his Olympic experience, he was a two-time national champion in the U.S. biathlon competition. Karns was a coach for the U.S. biathlon team from 1973-1976 and also coached the team for the 1976 Games in Innsbruck, Austria. (Information copied from http://www.alumni.utah.edu/continuum/winter01/tty.html)
The Pete Karns collection contains images of Karns and other skiers training for, and competing in, the biathlon during the 1972 Olympic Winter Games. Photographs of Karns and others playing soccer, biking, and images of the 1964-1967 University of Utah ski teams are also included. The collection consists entirely of digital scans.
The Pete Karns collection contains images of Karns and other skiers training for, and competing in, the biathlon during the 1972 Olympic Winter Games. Photographs of Karns and others playing soccer, biking, and images of the 1964-1967 University of Utah ski teams are also included. The collection consists entirely of digital scans.
Dates
- 1960-1970s
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Extent
From the Collection: 271 digital images
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Karns, Peter Van, 1945- (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu