Biathlon

Biathlon Rules

Penalty

Each target missed in the shooting phase is penalised with an increase in the total route time/distance as follows (any one of the following):-

• Ski around 150-meter penalty loop, it takes around 20 to 30 seconds for elite biathletes to complete this distance
• One minute is added to the skier’s total time
• Use of an extra cartridge to hit the target.

Rifle Rules

Athletes carry 3.5 kg small-bore rifles on their backs throughout the race. These fire .22 ammunition and are loaded manually or have a five-bullet magazine.