Merlin Watts

British Biathlon Union Development Team Athlete

Here's a bit about me!

I've grown up here in the mountains, it's an amazing place, full of fun and adventure.

Mum is French, Dad is British, that gives me two Passports, two Nationalities, two perspectives!

I'm on a mission.... to be as good as I can be, fitter and stronger for longer!


I ski, I dive, I roller ski, I bike, I run, but not at the same time!

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With special thanks to

Lac du Joux Plane - October 2023

This is Roller Skiing!

No snow, no problem!..... April 23

I'm so lucky to live here in the mountains! ❤️

British Champs Rhupholding Jan 2023

BBU Training Camp - Norway December 2022

Full on snow camp with some of the most amazing scenery.

Local Classic Race - Les Glieres December 2022

BBU Training Camp - Oberhof, Germany October 2022

Training for the first time on snow with the BBU, using the amazing facilities in the ski tunnel.

BBU Biathlon Training Camp - Aviemore August 2022

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Vacances en Corse, Été 2022

Plongee, entraînement, plage, entraînement, bateau,  entraînement, nage,  entraînement, paddle, entraînement, bref, beaucoup d'entraînements!

Training at home July 22

Training at home after Talent ID Selection July 22

Roller Ski

Course à pied

a bit of cross training....

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Endurance

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Core Training

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Cycling

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British Biathlon Union Talent Campaign June 2022

I travelled to the UK to take part in the BBU 2022 Talent Search.

Images: Dixon Creates

British Biathlon Union Talent Campaign Selection 

Biathlon is a tough sport that requires your commitment. Travelling all over the world and competing for your country in incredible places and at life changing events such as the Youth Olympic Games or Junior World Championships, is an immense privilege! But it only comes to those who earn their place. The best athletes from the Talent ID 2021 were not necessarily those who acquired the skills immediately, but those who worked hardest behind the scenes. Individuals with this attitude, work ethic, and ability to achieve their goals will receive recurring invitations to attend training camps as part of the Talent ID 2022 Team, as these are the attributes the BBU wishes to invest in.

Elizabeth Winfield, Secretary General. British Biathlon Union


Photo:Dixon Creates

Images: Dixon Creates & British Biathlon