Biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. It developed from the sport of military patrol, which began in 19th century Scandinavia and originated in ski warfare.

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Jan 23, 2026 · Biathlon combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. It traces back to Scandinavian hunting and military traditions, testing an athlete's endurance and precision.

Feb 3, 2026 · The biathlon is a winter sport combining cross-country skiing with rifle marksmanship. The biathlon made its Olympic Winter Games debut as a men’s event in 1960, and a women’s event was …

Feb 8, 2026 · A biathlon is a winter discipline that combines cross country skiing in the freestyle or classical technique on a track with target shooting while utilizing a rifle.

Learn how Olympic biathlon works — explore event formats (sprint, pursuit, mass start, individual, relay, mixed relay), how skiing and shooting are combined, how timing and penalties work, and the key …

Feb 15, 2026 · U.S. Biathlon, and its member clubs, are very proud and motivated to share the sport of Biathlon all over the snow belt states with our Biathlon Try-It campaign.

Feb 8, 2026 · Biathlon combines two sports – cross-country skiing and shooting – into one race.

Feb 1, 2026 · Check out our one-stop guide with all the key information for the biathlon competition at the Games, including athletes to watch such as Justine Braisaz-Bouchet and Quentin Fillon Maillet.

Biathlon combines cross-country skiing with precision rifle shooting. Racers carry a .22-caliber rifle on their backs as they ski a loop on trails that vary in length, depending on race format.