Do olympians get a free pass?

Not a chance, olympic tickets are like gold dust & are usually balloted out to each competing nation by the IOC.
I’m sure a couple of sprinters have competed in the bobsleigh, required for the explosive starts & I think some cyclists have entered the speed skating events, similar skill sets, but i’ve no names that immediately spring to mind.
As for your own personal ambition, go for it, you’re never too old…relatively speaking of course.

@cheers ;-)

Also, how long do you think it might take an average-built, relatively fit man nearing 30 to become an olympic-level biathlonist if they were to really stick to the training schedule?

I am laughing, sorry. But also secretly rooting for you.

Keep us posted?

@zensky just watch the news. I’m not yet decided whether I want to do summer or winter biathlons so yeah I’ll let you guys know what to expect xD I decided I need to have at least one crazy goal in my life to make it more interesting, hence this. Thank you for your support ;-)