biathlons
Two-discipline winter events
Biathlons is the plural of biathlon, a winter sport combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
Competitors ski between shooting stations, where they must hit targets before continuing.
The combination tests both endurance and precision under physical stress.
She competed in biathlons throughout college.
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- targetsIntended aims or marks
- proneInclined or face-down
- standingPosition, physical or social
- accuracyDegree of correctness
range · magazines · misses · heartrate · breathing · steadiness · sighting · bore
Snow sport on runners
- shootingDischarging a weapon
- racesContests of speed
- Winter OlympicsCold-season international athletic gathering
- World CupPremier international football tournament
sprint · pursuit · mass start · relay · individual · medals · podium · rankings
Long-barreled shoulder firearms
- skisSnow-gliding footwear
- polesLong sticks or extremities
- suitsFormal business clothing
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
gloves · harness · ski boots · race bibs · wax · bindings · ammunition · sights
Traversing wide natural terrain
- polesLong sticks or extremities
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- kickFoot-delivered strike
uphills · downhills · tracks · loops · courses · stamina · endurance · snow conditions
Sustained effort capacity
- intervalsGaps between events
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- fitnessGood physical shape
conditioning · coaches · off-season · roller skiing · dry fire · strength · recovery · nutrition
rifle
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
accuracy · range · magazines · misses · heartrate · breathing · steadiness · sighting · bore · caliber
skiing
Snow sport on runners
- shootingDischarging a weapon
- racesContests of speed
- Winter OlympicsCold-season international athletic gathering
World Cup · sprint · pursuit · mass start · relay · individual · medals · podium · rankings · qualifications
rifles
Long-barreled shoulder firearms
goggles · gloves · harness · ski boots · race bibs · wax · bindings · ammunition · sights · stocks
cross-country
Traversing wide natural terrain
kick · uphills · downhills · tracks · loops · courses · stamina · endurance · snow conditions · terrain
endurance
Sustained effort capacity
- intervalsGaps between events
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- drillsRepetitive training routines
fitness · conditioning · coaches · off-season · roller skiing · dry fire · strength · recovery · nutrition · periodization
biathlonsmarathons
Long-distance road races
sprints · cross-country skiing · rifle shooting · track events · swimming races