Biathlete
A biathlete is an athlete who competes in biathlon, a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Biathletes compete at international circuits such as the Biathlon World Cup, the Biathlon World Championships, and the Winter Olympic Games, as well as national events.
In competition, athletes ski a course divided into laps, with shooting rounds between segments. Each shooting
Biathletes run on cross-country skis equipped with poles, carrying a small-bore .22 caliber rifle on their back.
The sport is governed by the International Biathlon Union (IBU). Modern biathlon evolved in northern Europe
Notable biathletes include Ole Einar Bjørndalen, Martin Fourcade, and Johannes Thingnes Bø, among others.