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	Biathlon History and Description
		Biathlon is a Winter Olympic Sport which combines cross country skiing with precision target shooting.
		There is also a warm weather variant called Summer Biathlon which replaces skiing with running.
		It was not until the 44th session of the International Olympic Committee in Rome in 1949 however that a proposal by Sweden to include a combination of cross-country skiing and shooting as an individual competition open to civilian competitors was accepted.
	www.biathlon.net /intro.html (735 words)

	Biathlon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Biathlon, however, refers specifically to the winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
		Biathlon events are broadcast most regularly where the sport enjoys its greatest popularity, namely Germany (ARD, ZDF), Norway (NRK), Finland (YLE), Sweden (SVT), Russia (RTR), Belarus (TVR), Slovenia (RTV), and Estonia (ETV); it is also broadcast on European-wide Eurosport.
		Two common variations on biathlon are summer biathlon, where skiing is replaced by a cross-country run, and archery biathlon (or ski archery), where the rifle is replaced by a longbow.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Biathlon (1177 words)

	Info and facts on 'Biathlon' (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In 1948, the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne et Biathlon (UIPMB) was founded, to standardise the rules for biathlon and pentathlon (An athletic contest consisting of five different events).
		Minimal length of the skis is the height of the skier less 4 cm (A radioactive transuranic metallic element; produced by bombarding plutonium with helium nuclei).
		Two common variations on biathlon are summer biathlon, where skiing is replaced by a cross-country run, and archery (The sport of shooting arrows with a bow) biathlon, where the rifle is replaced by a longbow (A powerful wooden bow drawn by hand; usually 5-6 feet long; used in medieval England).
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/bi/biathlon.htm (1622 words)

	Biathlon Antholz – Biathlonzentrum Langlauf Sport Weltcup WM Weltmeisterschaft Antholzertal Südtirol Italien Loipen ...
		Biathlon Antholz Anterselva – Biathlonzentrum Langlauf Centro Biathlon Sci da fondo Biathlon centre cross country WM Weltcup Mondiali Championship Worldcup Südtirol Alto Adige South Tyrol Italia Italy
		Klicken Sie hier für weitere Informationen zu den Tickets.
		Besuchen Sie das Biathlon WM Stadion auch im Sommer.
	www.biathlon-antholz.it (242 words)

	Biathlon
		The NSAA Biathlon Committee is currently working on a development plan for the Kincaid Park Facility, including directions that we would like to the sport of biathlon to go in Alaska within the framework of the USBA National Program.
		Biathlon, which combines skiing with shooting, is a challenging sport which requires fitness and concentration.
		In your application, please indicate cross-country skiing and biathlon training you have accomplished or initiated, your race experience in each, GPA if you are in school, and a short essay on why you should be chosen to receive the Jay Poss Memorial Rifle.
	www.anchoragenordicski.com /Racing/Biathlon (666 words)

	Torino Winter Olympics Biathlon Events, News, Athletes, Teams, Pictures
		By the 18th century, border patrols in Northern Europe were competing in early biathlons, but it wasn't until the 20th century that the first Olympic biathlon was entered as a demonstration sport.
		One of the most challenging of winter sports, the biathlon combines the physical demands of cross-country skiing with the mental acuity of precision marksmanship.
		The true test of a biathlon athlete converges at the shooting range, as competitors are forced to stop, take a breath, aim, and hit their target.
	www.chiff.com /olympics/olympics-biathlon.htm (372 words)

	Read about Biathlon at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Biathlon and learn about Biathlon here! (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The name biathlon may be used, in principle, to describe any sporting event made up of two disciplines, but usually the winter sport which combines
		A measure of where biathlon is most popular lies in the extent to which the sport is covered by mass media: nations where biathlon events are regularly shown on TV include
		In 1948, the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne et Biathlon (UIPMB) was founded, to standardise the rules for biathlon and
	encyclopedia.worldvillage.com /s/b/Biathlon (953 words)

	Biathlon - Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games coverage
		The word biathlon is Greek, meaning "two contests." In this case it's cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
		Biathlon was originally based upon the need for Northern Europeans to hunt for food.
		But it was Jeremy Teela's ninth-place finish in the men's 10-kilometer sprint at the 2001 Biathlon World Championships in Pokljuka, Slovenia, that caught the world by surprise — including Teela.
	deseretnews.com /oly/biat/0,3986,,00.html (356 words)

	AllRefer.com - biathlon, Sport (Sports) - Encyclopedia
		The control of fine motor skills and breathing required to shoot after the skiing segment makes this a demanding sport.
		Biathlon competition developed from the military training of ski troops.
		Biathlon has also recently acquired meaning as applied to a combined two-sport competition, such as running and swimming.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/B/biathlon.html (225 words)

	minnesota biathlon :: Archives 2003/4
		A biathlon supporter at Faegre and Benson in downtown Mpls, is arranging a reception for USBA to present their marketing/sponsorship opportunities to corporations.
		The biathlon range built was by Minnesota Biathlon CODP in cooperation with the St Cloud Nordic Ski Club and the St Cloud Correctional facility staff.
		The clinic will focus on the shooting aspects of biathlon- rifle safety, equipment setup, theory, technique, and year round training planning. The clinic is very hands on- all participants will have a chance to set up a biathlon rifle and go through a number of dry fire and live fire drills.
	minnesotabiathlon.com /archives0304.html (3464 words)

	INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE - SPORTS
		Biathlon was originally a tactic of survival rather than a sport.
		The word "biathlon" stems from the Greek word for two contests.
		But in 1993, an agreement was made to retain the Union as an umbrella body under which the UIPM and the IBU could act autonomously.
	www.olympic.org /uk/sports/programme/index_uk.asp?SportCode=BT (123 words)

	biathlon (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Cadet have a chance to participate in the Pacific Region Tri-Service Cadet Biathlon, which is held in Vernon, BC at Siverstar Mountain, and stay at the Vernon Army Cadet Camp.
		Biathlon is the combination of cross country skiing the shooting.
		The reasons for such low Placing's is that Cadet were DQ for Reason 12.6.11 (Deviation from Course).
	www.geocities.com /Pentagon/1701/biathlon.html (218 words)

	Winter Olympics: Biathlon
		A demanding combination of exertion and precision, the biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing and riflery, was originally devised as a means for hunting.
		The extra bullets must be hand-loaded one at a time, and they must be used until all five targets have been hit or all the bullets have been shot.
		The United States has not had much success in the Olympic biathlon and that doesn't look to change in 2006.
	www.infoplease.com /spot/winter-olympics-biathlon.html (317 words)

	Biathlon (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Yesterday, morning we participed in a biathlon on Mont-Lozère.
		During the first stage, we had to find several orange and white markers (flags) in 45 minutes with the help of a map which indicated where we could get them.
		In the end, we arrived second and we were very happy because arriving second in a biathlon is a good performance.
	www.geocities.com /beshrewd/Skiing/biathlon.htm (465 words)

	United States Olympic Committee - BIATHLON - US Biathlon Association Completes adidas® Sponsorship Pact
		The US Biathlon Team will be sporting new adidas® competition apparel this coming season after completing a long-term sponsorship agreement with the company.
		US Biathlon Development Director Jerry Kokesh stated, "The US Biathlon Association is extremely pleased to have adidas® as our new training and competition apparel and footwear sponsor.
		Further commenting on the adidas® sponsorship, Max Cobb, US Biathlon Association Program Director, commented, "The decision of adidas® to sponsor the US Biathlon team is a huge vote of confidence for the whole program and our prospects for Torino.
	www.usolympicteam.com /73_6551.htm (425 words)

	biathlon on Encyclopedia.com
		America's shame: Our sordid record in biathlon is a national disgrace.
		Maine becomes U.S. biathlon hub ; The USBA announces it will move its headquarters to Portland as part of a sponsorship agreement.
		Biathlon sprint: U.S. men give it a shot ; Four U.S. men qualify for the pursuit event today, but not in the top places.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/b1/biathlon.asp (1007 words)

	Biathlon in Khanty-Mansiysk (Site not responding. Last check: )
		On the Congress 2004 in Bulgaria that was taking place 22-25 September 2004 in Varna Russian Biathlon Union sent in a name of Khanty-Mansiysk as a candidate for Congress 2006.
		On the territory of the biathlon complex there is a sport school with about 400 children studying in and in summer holidays a camp for young sportsmen is organized there.
		The peculiarity of our stadium lies in the fact that it is situated in the town center and that's why it is not empty even in the evening.
	www.biathlon.ru /eng/main.html (717 words)

	News - www.biathlonworld.com
		With the Biathlon Eventplayer, an exciting new multimedia-panel is now available at biathlonworld.com.
		Idyllic Hochfilzen, situated at an altitude of about 1.000 meters in the midst of the Kitzbuehel Alps, was the venue of the second World Cup of the season.
		There were quite a few obstacles that had to be overcome before the 2005/2006 Biathlon World Cup could get under way in Oestersund/SWE...
	www.biathlonworld.com /eng/news (202 words)

	Open Directory - Sports: Multi-Sports: Biathlon (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Alberta Biathlon Club - Supports the development of biathlon officials and coaches and the recruitment of youth into the sport.
		Biathlon Ontario - The sanctioning body for the conduct of biathlon competitions in the Province of Ontario, Canada.
		Minnesota Biathlon - Trains athletes and coaches in the sport of biathlon, the olympic sport combining cross-country skiing and rifle marksmanship.
	dmoz.org /Sports/Multi-Sports/Biathlon (464 words)

	KONGSBERGER BIATHLON COMMITTEE (Site not responding. Last check: )
		If you’re like most people at local Biathlon races, you are there to learn a new sport, have an excuse to work out, have a good time with decent folks, and have a go at a really challenging Olympic sport.
		The Washington Biathlon Association (WBA) is organizing a series of Seattle area Summer Biathlon races.
		The WBA should be putting on Winter Biathlon Official Training and Races at the Stevens Pass Nordic Center for winter 2005-06.
	www.kongsbergers.org /Biathlon.html (1261 words)

	CBC.CA - Torino 2006
		Germany crowded the podium and then some at a men's 12.5-kilometre biathlon race in Osrblie, Slovakia Sunday.
		A biathlete must be able to transform from a rabbit to a rock in 15 seconds.
		Learn the language of biathlon and discover the intricacies of clicks, clips and loops.
	www.cbc.ca /olympics/sports/biathlon (312 words)

	Biathlon Rifles (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Marc Sheppard is now carrying the Izhmash Biathlon 7-4 rifle.
		Julia ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 13:33:39 -0700 From: Marc Sheppard/Chris Quinn To: Julia Collins Subject: Biathlon Rifles Julia: I am now a licensed firearms dealer and will be offering the Izhmash Biathlon 7-4 Biathlon rifle.
		This is an excellent price for a biathlon rifle, considering that an Anschutz is still ~$2000 without all of the accessories.
	multi.hydrosphere.com /pipermail/biathlon/2000/000008.html (229 words)

	New York Biathlon - Racing Information
		If you plan on competing in the Empire State Winter Games you must be a member of NYSSRA and meet the qualification standards.
		Instructional Clinc: A special instructional event designed as an introduction to the sport of biathlon will be sponsor by the Syracuse and Western New York Biathlon Clubs.
		Those who have never participated in a biathlon will receive the basics of rifle saftey instruction and race strategy.
	www.nybiathlon.org /race.htm (500 words)

	Biathlon - Wikimedia Commons
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		Biathlon is a winter sport combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
		This page was last modified 11:51, 15 December 2005.
	commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Biathlon (37 words)

	INTERNATIONAL BIATHLON UNION
		The Biathlon event and competition rules contained in this book have been formulated, authorized and published by the International Biathlon Union (IBU), the world governing body for the sport of Biathlon.
		These rules must be used for all IBU sanctioned international Biathlon events and competitions and should be used for all Biathlon competitions.
		Suggestions for improvements to these rules are encouraged and may be submitted to the Secretary-General of IBU.
	www.ibu.at /rules (238 words)

	Biathlon Info Page (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This is a discussion forum about winter and summer biathlon.
		To see the collection of prior postings to the list, visit the Biathlon Archives.
		You will be sent email requesting confirmation, to prevent others from gratuitously subscribing you.
	multi.hydrosphere.com /cgi-bin2/listinfo/biathlon (176 words)

	Allen's Biathlon Page
		Biathlon race formats - A summary of the race formats, distances and target sizes currently in use (21 May 01)
		Biathlon Links - Links to Biathlon organizations in North America and Europe, and other web pages dealing with biathlon and ski conditions (02 Jan 04)
		Biathlon t-shirts - Pictures of t-shirts I've collected from biathlon events I've participated in.
	www.biathlon.net (359 words)

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