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Biathlon: meaning, definitions and examples

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biathlon

 

[ หˆbaษช.รฆฮธ.lษ’n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sport competition

Biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Athletes compete by skiing a set distance and shooting at a series of targets, typically from both standing and prone positions. The sport requires a unique skill set, as competitors must balance physical endurance with precision shooting. It is a popular event in the Winter Olympics and World Championships, attracting a dedicated following. Successful biathletes need to master both disciplines to excel in this challenging sport.

Synonyms

cross-country shooting, winter sport

Examples of usage

  • She trained for months to compete in the biathlon.
  • The biathlon event featured athletes from around the world.
  • Biathlon requires both stamina and focus.
  • He won a gold medal in the biathlon at the Olympics.

Translations

Translations of the word "biathlon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น biatlo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคฏเคฅเคฒเฅ‰เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Biathlon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ biathlon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะฐั‚ะปะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biathlon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚คใ‚ขใ‚นใƒญใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท biathlon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ biatlรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท biyatlon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”์ด์• ์Šฌ๋ก 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุงุซู„ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ biatlon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ biatlon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ฌๅญฃไธค้กน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ biatlon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ biathlon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธะฐั‚ะปะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒแƒขแƒšแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ biatlon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ biatlรณn

Etymology

The term 'biathlon' comes from the Greek words 'bios' meaning life and 'athlon' meaning contest or race. Historically, biathlon-like events can be traced back to the 18th century when Scandinavian soldiers used skiing as a means of transport and shooting for hunting. The modern biathlon was formally established in the early 20th century, with the first known competition held in Norway in 1767. It gained international recognition when it was included in the Winter Olympics in 1960. Since then, it has evolved into a popular competitive sport, with its own set of rules and a focus on both endurance and marksmanship. The sport has expanded significantly, with numerous national and international competitions held annually, showcasing the talents of athletes worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,740, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.