A pioneer in US Women’s Biathlon, Pam Weiss was selected as a member of the first US Biathlon team to include women in 1980. A mere two years later, she was named by the US Olympic Committee as the Biathlete of the Year. Pam was a leading member of the US team for the World Championships in 1985, 1986, and 1987, placing in the sprint, individual, and relay events in 1985 and 1986. She medaled in Europa Cups, US Nationals, and North American Biathlon Championships; of her 17 career medals, five were won in international competition and nine were gold. During her years on the US National team, Pam volunteered as a coach for the JHSC Nordic Program, from 1982-1988, and she served on the Board of Directors from 1993-1995. Throughout her competitive career, Pam was a leader and mentor who forged the way in overcoming obstacles to women’s participation in Biathlon.
