Canada's Mark Arendz, Natalie Wilkie capture gold on home snow at Para biathlon worlds

Canada kicked off the inaugural Para Biathlon World Championships with a pair of gold medals on Wednesday in Prince George, B.C. Paralympic veterans Mark Arendz and Natalie Wilkie continued their strong seasons by winning the men's and women's standing sprint events.

Canada's Mark Arendz, Natalie Wilkie capture gold on home snow at Para biathlon worlds
A male Para biathlete smiles while holding up his right index finger.

Canada kicked off the inaugural Para Biathlon World Championships with a pair of gold medals on Wednesday in Prince George, B.C. Paralympic veterans Mark Arendz and Natalie Wilkie continued their strong seasons by winning the men's and women's standing sprint events.