Winter Games/Biathalon
2010 Winter Games - Biathalon Tickets
The word “biathlon” comes from the Greek word for “two tests.” Today, biathlon consists of 10 separate events that involve both cross-country skiing and target shooting.
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Sport Description
Biathlon is a unique event which combines both cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Origins can be seen among northern European hunters, as early as 2000 BC, to put food on the table. Beginning in the mid-16th century, however, Scandinavian countries began using troops on skis to defend against their enemies. Biathalon began as a training drill for Norwegian soldiers and was originally demonstrated at the Winter Games for many years before becoming an official event at the 1960 games. Though its origins are in Norway, Germany has the highest medal count to date, with 38 in total.
The word “biathlon” comes from the Greek word for “two tests.” Today, biathlon consists of 10 separate events that involve both cross-country skiing and target shooting. The objective in biathlon is to complete the course in the least amount of time, hitting as many targets as possible to avoid time penalties. The first world championships in biathlon were held in 1958 at Saalfelden, Austria. Biathlon became an Olympic sport (for men only) at the Squaw Valley 1960 Olympic Winter Games. Women’s biathlon joined the Olympic Games 30 years later, in 1992, at the Albertville Games, in France.
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