Meaning & use
biathlon
A winter sport combining cross-country skiing with rifle shooting.
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She won a bronze medal in the biathlon at the winter Olympics.
Training for the biathlon requires both cardiovascular endurance and steady aim.
A note on using this word
The biathlon originated from Scandinavian military exercises that combined skiing and marksmanship.
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