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,

France's Eric Perrot won the 15 kilometre mass start at the biathlon World Cup event in Kontiolahti, Finland on Sunday to go clear as overall standings leader. At the end of men's competition in the first week of the new season, Perrot missed just one ...

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

Biathlon combines cross-country skiing with precision rifle shooting. The sport, which originated from military training exercises in Scandinavia, is a real crowd-pleaser filled with tension and drama. Here's what to know about biathlon at the Milan ...

Italy's Giacomel aims to make the most of Boe's absence at Milano Cortina The retirement of dominant Norwegian Johannes Thingnes Boe has left the men's biathlon field for the 2026 Winter Olympics wide open, and Italian fans will be hoping that the in-form ...