Biathlon

Biathlon
Biathletes in the shooting area of a competition
Highest governing bodyInternational Biathlon Union
Characteristics
Team membersSingle competitors or relay teams
Mixed-sexYes
EquipmentSkis, poles, rifle
Presence
Olympic1924 (military patrol)
1960 (officially)

The biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. It is treated as a race, with contestants skiing through a cross-country trail whose distance is divided into shooting rounds. The shooting rounds are not timed per se, but depending on the competition, missed shots result in extra distance or time being added to the contestant's total.


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