Biathlon originated in Scandinavia in the 18th century. Check out information on the Olympic format, scoring, rules, and more now.

WASHINGTON — Athletes almost always pay for their mistakes in competition. In few other sports is that as immediately apparent as in biathlon. The biathlon is a race that combines two disciplines – cross country skiing and rifle shooting. It’s a ...

Discover the basics of Olympic biathlon — learn about event types (sprint, pursuit, relay, mass start, individual, mixed relay), how skiing and shooting are combined, how athletes are timed and scored,