Biathlon combines two sports – cross-country skiing and shooting – into one race. The biathlon first made its debut 66 years ago in the 1960 Winter Olympics at the renamed Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley near Lake Tahoe. This year, the Winter Olympic biathlon games will be held in Antholz (Anterselva), Italy.

Olympic biathletes combine skiing and shooting using .22-caliber rifles. Here’s how the guns work and what athletes must do in the event. (AP)

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

Biathlon is back at the Winter Olympics. Here's a look at all the equipment that biathletes will use for Milan Cortina 2026: Olympic biathletes use the following equipment:

Jan. 8—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 and hit a target in this condition. Seems ...

The biathlon made its debut in the 1960 Winter Olympic Games and remains the only Winter Olympic event that the United States has not won a medal in. Norway, Germany and France are the countries that have had the most success in this event. For more ...