Campbell Wright changes nations in biathlon. Instead of starting for New Zealand, the Skijäger will start for the USA in the future. The winter sports enthusiast has now explained his decision with emotional words on social media.
“My greatest pride in my sporting career so far has nothing to do with my results or ability, but with the fact that I’ve come as far as a Kiwi for who I am,” Wright revealed on Instagram.
Wright is one of the hopes for the future in biathlon. At the Junior World Championships in Shchuchinsk, Kazakhstan, the 21-year-old won the gold medal in the sprint and stirred up the scene with this success. Wright finished 55th in the overall World Cup last season.
Wright achieved these results for New Zealand. Now it’s time for change. From now on, the Skijäger will start for the US team.
“I’m glad I was able to share a little piece of Kiwi culture with the biathlon community and I have no intention of changing that. The only difference is that from now on I will be wearing the Stars and Stripes but the fern will always be in my heart,” affirmed Wright.
He made the decision to switch to the USA “because that’s where I have the best chance of achieving my goals,” said the biathlon jewel.
New Zealand’s biathlon federation bears no grudges
“It’s hard to get to the top in any sport and without the right team around you it only gets harder. So if I want to be the best biathlete I can be, a move to Team USA is the best option,” Wright reasoned.
By the way, the New Zealand Biathlon Federation holds no grudges. “We only want what’s best for Campbell. We’re not losing a Kiwi here – we’re giving a Kiwi the best chance to become a world-class athlete and have a great life,” New Zealand’s Biathlon boss Tim David said a few months ago. 1 news”. Rumors about a possible change of nations from Wright had already surfaced last winter.