CONWAY — Sean Doherty has qualified for his fourth Winter Olympic Games, matching the all-time record for appearances by an American biathlete, tying with former U.S. standout Tim Burke.
Doherty, 30, of Center Conway, was named to the team by the U.S. Biathlon International Competition Committee following team-timed trials in Antholz, Italy, last Tuesday.
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