SportsJuly 23, 2026
biathlon
/baɪˈæθlɒn/
Definition
A competitive winter sport that combines cross-country skiing with rifle marksmanship.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Greek 'bi-' (two) and 'athlon' (contest or prize), directly reflecting its nature as a two-part event.
In the news
The article uses the word to categorize a specific sporting discipline that suffered from a lost generation of Russian competitors due to international sanctions. It illustrates the long-term professional consequences of prolonged exclusion from global events.
IOC drops Russia ban, but it might not be all good news for the Kremlin
Read the full article ↗The Christian Science Monitor