Winter Olympics: How Does the Biathlon Work?
The biathlon is a thrilling winter sport that combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting. Athletes compete over multiple lengths, including the men's and women's 20 km individual, 12.5 km pursuit, 10 km sprint, and 15 km mass start events.
How Does the Biathlon Work?
The biathlon involves a series of ski and shooting circuits. Athletes start with a cross-country ski leg. At the shooting range, they target a series of five targets with a five-shot rifle. Each missed shot results in a penalty loop of 150 meters.
How Does Scoring in Shooting Get Added to Ski Time?
The athlete's total time is the sum of their ski time and any penalty loops accumulated during shooting. The penalty loops add time proportional to the distance the athlete must travel. For example, if an athlete misses three shots, they must complete three penalty loops, resulting in an added 450 meters to their ski distance.
Related Questions
- How many rounds are there in each shooting round? 5
- What is the penalty for missing a shot? A 150m penalty loop
- What is the longest biathlon race? Men's 20 km individual
- What is the shortest biathlon race? Women's 7.5 km sprint
- What type of rifle is used in biathlon? .22 caliber rifle
Related Keywords:
- Biathlon
- Winter Olympics
- Cross-country skiing
- Shooting
- Penalty loops
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