Lapua, a global leader in premium rimfire ammunition for competitive shooting, is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with U.S. Biathlon as the organization's official ammunition supplier. Based in Midway, Utah U.S. Biathlon was founded in 1980 and has partnered with Lapua for many years in support of athlete performance at the highest level.

Biathlon is a unique winter sport that combines the physical demands of cross-country skiing with the precision of rifle marksmanship. Athletes compete while carrying a smallbore .22 LR rifle that must meet a minimum weight requirement of 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs). During competition, athletes engage five targets at a distance of 50 meters (55 yards), firing five rounds from either the prone or standing position, where accuracy and consistency are critical.

"U.S. Biathlon is proud to continue our partnership with Lapua as our official ammunition supplier for the upcoming quadrennial," said Tim Burke, Director of Athlete Development for U.S. Biathlon. "In a sport where medals are decided by seconds and centimeters, having absolute confidence in our equipment is essential. Lapua provides that confidence, and we look forward to another Olympic cycle with our athletes competing with the world's best ammunition."

"We are honored to continue our partnership with the U.S. Biathlon Team," said Adam Braverman, Vice President of Marketing at Lapua. "Supporting athletes who demand absolute performance aligns perfectly with our commitment to excellence and precision."

For additional information on the US Biathlon Team, visit usbiathlon.org.

About Lapua
Lapua produces the highest quality small caliber cartridges and components for civilian and professional use. Lapua is a part of the Capstone Precision Group, exclusive U.S. distributor for Berger, Lapua, Vihtavuori and SK-Rimfire products. For more information, visit Lapua.com.