Biathlon is a competitive winter sport that combines two disciplines: cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Participants race over a designated distance while stopping at shooting ranges to shoot at targets with a rifle. The sport requires both endurance, as athletes must ski long distances, and precision, as they must accurately shoot at targets under physical exertion. Biathlon events vary in distance and format, often including different stages of skiing interspersed with shooting rounds, which can be performed while standing or lying prone. Athletes are penalized with additional distance or time for missed shots, emphasizing the need for skillful marksmanship. Biathlon is a featured event in the Winter Olympic Games and has various other competitions, including World Championships and national events.
Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold from Norway secured a major victory in Nove Mesto's women's biathlon sprint, marking her first win of the season. Franziska Preuß of Germany faced difficulties, ending in…