biathletes
Biathletes are athletes who compete in biathlon, a winter sport that blends cross-country skiing with rifle shooting. In race formats, athletes ski a set distance and stop at shooting ranges to hit five targets at 50 meters in both prone and standing positions. The combination of endurance, speed, and precision determines the outcome.
Penalties for missed targets vary by event. In the individual race, each miss adds one minute to
Events and circuits. The main competitive formats are individual, sprint, pursuit, mass start, and relays, including
Biathlete training and equipment. Biathletes train to balance high cardiovascular effort with precise shooting, focusing on
Governing body and history. The sport is administered by the International Biathlon Union (IBU). Biathlon has