Biathlon
Winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle sports shooting
—country of origin
—first recorded
1960Olympic debut
2disciplines & variants
1international bodies
Biathlon is an individual sport and winter sport. The sport is governed internationally by International Biathlon Union. It has featured at the Olympic Games since 1960 (18 editions). Wikidata lists 2 disciplines or variants under it.
PractitionersBiathlete, Biathlon coach, Military skier
Governing bodyInternational Biathlon Union
Olympic statusOn the programme · since 1960
Family tree
Disciplines and variants
2
Para biathlonBiathlon adapted for participants with disabilities
Pursuit racingCompetitors chasing each other or a leader
Olympic Games
Olympic history
Editions where Biathlon or one of its disciplines was on the programme. Filled boxes mark the sport itself, outlined ones its disciplines; the small number is the count of medal events where recorded.
Multi-sport events
At other multi-sport games
| Games | Editions | First | Latest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Paralympic Games | 10 | 1988 | 2022 | 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 … |
| Winter Youth Olympic Games | 4 | 2012 | 2024 | 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024 |
| European Youth Olympic Festival | 11 | 2003 | 2025 | 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2025 … |
| Asian Winter Games | 8 | 1986 | 2017 | 1986, 1990, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2017 |
| Winter World University Games | 7 | 2011 | 2025 | 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2023, 2025 |
World level
World championships
| Championship | Organiser | First held | Every | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biathlon Junior World Championships | International Biathlon Union | 1967 | 1 yr | 23 |
| Biathlon World Cup | International Biathlon Union | 1977 | 1 yr | 54 |
| Summer Biathlon World Championships | International Biathlon Union | 2000 | 1 yr | 4 |
Editions — seasons or tournaments recorded as separate entries in Wikidata.Nothing found — try another filter.
Governance
Governing bodies
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