Phoenix Sparke and Darcie Morton earn Wildcard spots at the Loop One Festival 

Dear Biathlon Family Australia,

Phoenix Sparke and Darcie Morton have both earned wildcard spots into the Loop One Festival at Olympic Park Munich. Phoenix and Darcie will join 60 of the world’s best biathletes per gender on roller skis in a Super Sprint format at the Festival from 18-19 October 2025. Phoenix and Darcie are Australia’s top internationally ranked male and female biathletes leading into this Olympic season:

• Darcie Morton, 99.22 IBU Q Points (2023, 2024, and 2025 WCHs)
• Phoenix Sparke, 133.04 IBU Q points (2025 WCHs)
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We wish Phoenix and Darcie all the best for this IBU season opener. “Biathlon in the heart of Munich” is now less than two months away and is a prelude to the Olympic winter season that lies ahead. 

#ForzaTeamAUS

David, Sandy, Brett, Libby, Katerina, Kate, Mark, and Murray

Phoenix Sparke at the 2025 Swedish summer biathlon championships