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Biathlon

Biathlon

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Biathlon requires taking aim with your breathing under control straight after racing. This combination of two skills brings together exceptional mental and physical capacity. A cross-country skiing foundation is essential; shooting technique is developed alongside it.

Benefits
  • Endurance and concentration working together
  • Breath control
  • Shooting precision
  • Mental strength
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

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Supporting Muscles

ArmsCalves

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
High
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
Low
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Slim build
Development by Age
12

Up to age 12

Cross-country skiing foundation

14

Up to age 14

Air-rifle shooting training is added

17

Up to age 17

Combined competitions

A Family Sports Background Helps
Cross-Country Skiing / Shooting: Basic knowledge of both disciplines is critically important

Starting age

Ages 10+ (ideal: 12)

Competition age

Ages 15+

Weekly time

Beginner 3–4 hours
Intermediate 5–8 hours
Advanced 10–15 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 2,500 – TRY 7,000

Equipment
Cross-Country Ski Set₺2,000–8,000
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Air Rifle₺2,000–8,000
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Where to Buy

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Federation

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Sports That Pair Well With It

Cross-country skiing and shooting should be learned separately and then combined.

🎿Olympic

Cross-Country Skiing

An endurance-focused Olympic skiing discipline built around moving across flat and gently rolling snow.

Ages 5+2–3 hours
Winter Sports
🎯Olympic

Shooting Sports

An Olympic sport of aiming at a target from set distances with air rifles/pistols and other pneumatic guns.

Ages 10+2–3 hours
Individual Sports

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What Is Biathlon? A Nordic Winter Sport

The rules of biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing and shooting

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