FORT KENT, Maine — Grace Castonguay’s storybook biathlon season ended with an outstanding final chapter. The Jackson resident finished second in the Senior Women’s Division in the sprint race at the U.S. National Biathlon Championships in Fort Kent, Maine, on Friday.
The event also served as the inaugural U.S. Biathlon Collegiate National Championships, and Castonguay was crowned the champ for her excellent performance.
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