1. What skills does biathlon require?
Biathlon requires two skills-swift skiing and straight shooting.And also requires the skills of rifle marksmanship and rapid cross-country movement on skit; are an essential part of winter warfare .
2.What’s the origin of the sport?
Biathlon has its roots in Scandinavian techniques for winter warfare and hunting.But The sport that began as a necessity for winter survival in the Scandinavian northland has evolved into an official winter Olympic sport.
3.Is there any difference between the “military” biathlon and the “civilian” one?
In military training, the sport is performed in full-field uniform, with military issue skis and M-16 rifles. But to train for Olympic level competition, contenders don racing skis and light weight, sk3ja-tight uniforms* Instead of M-16s, they use match-grade, 22-caliber rifles.
4.Could you speak about the biathlon races?
There are individual and team races. Team relay races require each skier to cover 7.5 kilometers across established trails that curve thought thick woods and climb and descend shallow hills. The individual races are either 10 or 20 kilometers long.
At designated times, the competitors stop and fire from prone or standing positions at five targets 50 meters away. If they miss, they have to ski a 150-yard penalty loop before continuing on the course. The final score, in minutes, reflects the competitor’s ability with both rifle and skis.
5.What sports do the biathletes go in for in warm-weather months?
Although biathlon is a winter sport, training for competition is a year-round effort. Biathletes spend warm-weather months at running, calisthenics, bicycling, and roller-skiing-a sport combining cross-country skiing and skateboard.
