Biathlon combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Athletes race over a set distance on skis, stopping at designated shooting ranges to fire at targets. Precision and speed are crucial, as ...

After four long years, the Winter Olympics are coming back. From the mountains to the ice to the track, it's been a while since some of the Winter Olympic sports took center stage. Now, top athletes ...

Discover the basics of Olympic biathlon — learn about event types (sprint, pursuit, relay, mass start, individual, mixed relay), how skiing and shooting are combined, how athletes are timed and scored ...