biathlon
Ski and shoot
Biathlon is a winter sport combining cross-country skiing with rifle marksmanship.
Competitors ski between shooting stations, where they must hit targets before continuing—elevated heart rates from skiing make the precision shooting more difficult.
The sport features prominently in the Winter Olympics.
She trained for years to compete in the biathlon.
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- marksmanshipAccuracy in shooting
- targetsIntended aims or marks
- proneInclined or face-down
- standingPosition, physical or social
accuracy · aim · bolt-action · sights · trigger · magazine · cartridge · range
Traversing wide natural terrain
- skisSnow-gliding footwear
- polesLong sticks or extremities
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- NordicOf northern Europe
classic · freestyle · striding · kick · wax · bindings · track · snow
Frozen crystalline precipitation
- coldLow temperature state
- NorwayScandinavian coastal kingdom
- SwedenScandinavian country, capital Stockholm
- GermanyCentral European nation
Russia · France · Alps · February · January · frostbite · hypothermia · thermal
Competition of speed
- athleteSports competitor
- medalMetal honor token
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- championTop competitor, or advocate
Olympics · IBU · sprint · pursuit · individual · relay · timing · rankings
Capacity for sustained effort
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
exertion · fatigue · recovery · grit · perseverance · determination · resilience · pacing
rifle
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- marksmanshipAccuracy in shooting
- targetsIntended aims or marks
- proneInclined or face-down
standing · accuracy · aim · bolt-action · sights · trigger · magazine · cartridge · range · misses
cross-country
Traversing wide natural terrain
Nordic · classic · freestyle · striding · kick · wax · bindings · track · snow · pursuit
snow
Frozen crystalline precipitation
- coldLow temperature state
- NorwayScandinavian coastal kingdom
- SwedenScandinavian country, capital Stockholm
Germany · Russia · France · Alps · February · January · frostbite · hypothermia · thermal · layering
race
Competition of speed
champion · Olympics · IBU · sprint · pursuit · individual · relay · timing · rankings · qualification
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
training · exertion · fatigue · recovery · grit · perseverance · determination · resilience · pacing · fitness
duathlon
Cycling plus running race
- cross-trainingMulti-activity fitness approach
- NorwayOslo, Bergen, Trondheim, fjord, fjords
- hybrid sportschess boxing, footgolf, duathlon, aquathlon, disc golf
- OlympicsOlympics, Olympic Games, Summer Olympics, Winter Olympics, Olympic medal
- sporting eventsrace, game, match, games, final
- sportssports, basketball, tennis, athletics, golf
- skiingskiing, ski, ski resort, ski slope, ski slopes
biathlonmarathon
Long-distance footrace
decathlon · triathlon · pentathlon · heptathlon · sprint