February 13th, 2025 | by Keaton Smith
Bivo is happy to welcome Chloe Levins as our newest ambassador! Chloe Levins is a World Cup biathlete and in her off season, she coaches the Middlebury College golf team. VT born and raised, Chloe now lives in Williston and we love how easy it is for her to stop by and say hi. We really enjoyed hearing Chloe's story, and hope you do too!
Bivo is happy to welcome Chloe Levins as our newest ambassador! Chloe Levins is a World Cup biathlete and in her off season, she coaches the Middlebury College golf team. VT born and raised, Chloe now lives in Williston and we love how easy it is for her to stop by and say hi. We really enjoyed hearing Chloe's story, and hope you do too!
All skiing images courtesy of Nordic Focus @nordicfocus
All skiing images courtesy of Nordic Focus @nordicfocus
As a Vermont-native, my passion for biathlon was sparked by a childhood of exploring the Green Mountains. They provided a wonderful playground for me to hike, bike, and ski for over 20 years. In 2020, I graduated from Middlebury College with a degree in Neuroscience and Buddhism and earned NCAA All-American honors in golf. While in school, I continued to pursue biathlon at the highest level, competing on the World Stage. After graduation, I moved to the Adirondacks to kickstart my professional biathlon career.
Over the years, I’ve attended 11 consecutive Youth, Junior, Senior World Championship events. I’m currently racing at the 2025 World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland and have been on the World Cup circuit for the last four years. With the 2026 Olympic Games in Cortina, Italy on the horizon, I’m more motivated than ever. Last year, I returned home to Vermont. As a new resident of Williston, I’m thoroughly enjoying the area’s gravel and mountain biking trails, which add an extra dimension to my off-season training.
The most cultivating part of biathlon is the never-ending balance between endurance, precision, and mental clarity. As a sport that combines cross-country skiing and shooting, it challenges both the body and the mind in ways few other sports do. The need to be physically strong and fast, while also maintaining focus and calm during the shooting phases, creates a unique and delicate puzzle for competitors.
One of my best race memories was at 17, during the Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway. It was my first four-stage race I cleaned—20 for 20 shots. I moved up from 22nd to 4th place and had the fastest net time of the day. Having my family there to watch made it even more special! At the time, I was just learning how to handle the ups and downs of biathlon. That race taught me resilience and how unpredictable the sport can be. It also taught me that obstacles are not setbacks but necessary parts of the journey toward success. This mindset shapes my approach to racing today: biathlon is about more than skill—it’s about emotional endurance, staying present, and embracing challenges as stepping stones. One day you might be on top, the next off the leaderboard—and learning to cope with that variability is a never-ending journey I continue to enjoy!
My home base is Williston, but I often train at The Range in Jericho!
The most challenging aspect of biathlon is navigating the shift between intense physical exertion and mental focus. Skiing at top speed, feeling the burn in your muscles, and then needing to calm your breath and clear your mind to shoot with precision is a practice in discipline and presence. Ultimately, I see biathlon as a moving meditation—both a physical and mental challenge where the journey is about finding balance, staying centered, and being fully present, no matter the circumstances.
Although seemingly very different sports, golf and biathlon share a surprising amount in terms of mindset. Both require managing variables—whether it’s the course conditions in golf or the shifting wind in biathlon. In both sports, staying calm under pressure is crucial. In biathlon, you need to regain focus after intense physical effort, while in golf, you need to stay sharp after every shot, no matter the previous one.
Both sports teach exceptional emotional endurance and mindfulness. One mistake doesn’t define the race or game; it’s how you recover mentally and stay present that separates good competitors. Whether it’s a penalty lap in biathlon or a tricky putt in golf, persistence and focus are key. By honing my ability to clear my mind and reset quickly in golf, I’ve been able to maintain a sharper, more composed mindset when competing in biathlon, giving me an edge over the competition in high-pressure moments.
I love a good Camel’s Hump hike! But Jericho-Richmond gravel is hard to beat.
When traveling and competing, I’m always mindful of my environmental impact, especially when it comes to reducing plastic use. I make a conscious effort to carry reusable items like my Bivo water bottle (!!!), which helps me avoid single-use plastic bottles while staying hydrated. I also opt for alternatives to plastic packaging whenever possible, whether it’s choosing bulk or recyclable options at the grocery store or bringing my own containers for snacks and meals on the road. By making these small changes and sharing the word about Bivo, I’m not only reducing my carbon footprint but also protecting myself from micro-plastic exposure—keeping my body and performance in top shape.
We’re in the middle of an exciting season, and the 2025 World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland are happening right now! We’ll have a very busy race schedule over the next week and a half. The most important race to me is always the next one, which is this Friday–a 7.5k sprint with two shootings. For now, that’s the one I’m targeting and preparing for with everything I’ve got!
You can catch the action live on https://eurovisionsport.com/, which streams all the World Championship and World Cup races. I’ll also be sharing updates and race times on my social media, so you can follow along with me throughout the competition!
As a Vermont-native, my passion for biathlon was sparked by a childhood of exploring the Green Mountains. They provided a wonderful playground for me to hike, bike, and ski for over 20 years. In 2020, I graduated from Middlebury College with a degree in Neuroscience and Buddhism and earned NCAA All-American honors in golf. While in school, I continued to pursue biathlon at the highest level, competing on the World Stage. After graduation, I moved to the Adirondacks to kickstart my professional biathlon career.
Over the years, I’ve attended 11 consecutive Youth, Junior, Senior World Championship events. I’m currently racing at the 2025 World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland and have been on the World Cup circuit for the last four years. With the 2026 Olympic Games in Cortina, Italy on the horizon, I’m more motivated than ever. Last year, I returned home to Vermont. As a new resident of Williston, I’m thoroughly enjoying the area’s gravel and mountain biking trails, which add an extra dimension to my off-season training.
The most cultivating part of biathlon is the never-ending balance between endurance, precision, and mental clarity. As a sport that combines cross-country skiing and shooting, it challenges both the body and the mind in ways few other sports do. The need to be physically strong and fast, while also maintaining focus and calm during the shooting phases, creates a unique and delicate puzzle for competitors.
One of my best race memories was at 17, during the Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway. It was my first four-stage race I cleaned—20 for 20 shots. I moved up from 22nd to 4th place and had the fastest net time of the day. Having my family there to watch made it even more special! At the time, I was just learning how to handle the ups and downs of biathlon. That race taught me resilience and how unpredictable the sport can be. It also taught me that obstacles are not setbacks but necessary parts of the journey toward success. This mindset shapes my approach to racing today: biathlon is about more than skill—it’s about emotional endurance, staying present, and embracing challenges as stepping stones. One day you might be on top, the next off the leaderboard—and learning to cope with that variability is a never-ending journey I continue to enjoy!
My home base is Williston, but I often train at The Range in Jericho!
The most challenging aspect of biathlon is navigating the shift between intense physical exertion and mental focus. Skiing at top speed, feeling the burn in your muscles, and then needing to calm your breath and clear your mind to shoot with precision is a practice in discipline and presence. Ultimately, I see biathlon as a moving meditation—both a physical and mental challenge where the journey is about finding balance, staying centered, and being fully present, no matter the circumstances.
Although seemingly very different sports, golf and biathlon share a surprising amount in terms of mindset. Both require managing variables—whether it’s the course conditions in golf or the shifting wind in biathlon. In both sports, staying calm under pressure is crucial. In biathlon, you need to regain focus after intense physical effort, while in golf, you need to stay sharp after every shot, no matter the previous one.
Both sports teach exceptional emotional endurance and mindfulness. One mistake doesn’t define the race or game; it’s how you recover mentally and stay present that separates good competitors. Whether it’s a penalty lap in biathlon or a tricky putt in golf, persistence and focus are key. By honing my ability to clear my mind and reset quickly in golf, I’ve been able to maintain a sharper, more composed mindset when competing in biathlon, giving me an edge over the competition in high-pressure moments.
I love a good Camel’s Hump hike! But Jericho-Richmond gravel is hard to beat.
When traveling and competing, I’m always mindful of my environmental impact, especially when it comes to reducing plastic use. I make a conscious effort to carry reusable items like my Bivo water bottle (!!!), which helps me avoid single-use plastic bottles while staying hydrated. I also opt for alternatives to plastic packaging whenever possible, whether it’s choosing bulk or recyclable options at the grocery store or bringing my own containers for snacks and meals on the road. By making these small changes and sharing the word about Bivo, I’m not only reducing my carbon footprint but also protecting myself from micro-plastic exposure—keeping my body and performance in top shape.
We’re in the middle of an exciting season, and the 2025 World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland are happening right now! We’ll have a very busy race schedule over the next week and a half. The most important race to me is always the next one, which is this Friday–a 7.5k sprint with two shootings. For now, that’s the one I’m targeting and preparing for with everything I’ve got!
You can catch the action live on https://eurovisionsport.com/, which streams all the World Championship and World Cup races. I’ll also be sharing updates and race times on my social media, so you can follow along with me throughout the competition!
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