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

Biathlon is one of the more niche Olympic Winter sports. It combines two very different sports, cross-country skiing and target rifle shooting,... Sep 24, 2020 — Biathlon is one of the more niche ...

The 17-year-old son of a Laramie Olympic biathlete who competed in the 1988 Calgary games now has the Olympics in his sights.

The cross-country skiing and rifle shooting of the winter biathlon is one of the Winter Olympics’ most popular events, with 37 nations competing the last time in 2010. Fewer people have heard about ...

Sometimes, after an especially demanding winter workout, panting with a pounding heart rate, it can be difficult to unlatch boot buckles or dig car keys out of a pack. Imagine having to aim a rifle ...

LITTLE FALLS, Minn. (WCCO) – Observing the action after he'd beaten all other competitors on the course, Olympian Wynn Roberts said the biathlon is like threading a needle after you drank a couple ...