Biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Athletes compete in a race where they ski a specific distance and at intervals shoot at targets to test their marksmanship. The competition typically consists of multiple laps of skiing interspersed with shooting bouts, where competitors must quickly switch from skiing to shooting. Points are deducted for missed targets, which can affect the overall time and ranking. Biathlon is known for its demands on both endurance and precision, making it a unique and challenging sport. It is included in the Olympic Games and various international competitions, with its origins tracing back to military training exercises in Scandinavia.
The 2024/25 Biathlon World Cup in Nove Mesto is full of unexpected twists, as athletes vie for the yellow jersey. Franziska Preuß faces challenges in maintaining her lead in the…