biathlon

/baɪˈæθlɑn/
noun
  1. A winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
    • In the biathlon, athletes ski laps and stop to shoot at targets.
    • She started training for the biathlon when she was twelve years old.
    • The biathlon is one of the most popular events at the Winter Olympics.
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