Biathlon
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Equipment | Skis, poles, rifle |
|---|---|
| Olympic | military patrol |
| Team members | Single competitors or relay teams |
| Highest governing body | International Biathlon Union |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 801622 |
About Biathlon
The biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. It is treated as a race where the contestant with the shortest total time wins. Depending on the competition, missed shots result in extra distance or time being added to the contestant's total.