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biathlon

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Definition of biathlon

noun

  • a Nordic skiing event in which the competitors combine cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.

Derivatives

biathlete

Pronunciation: /-liːt/
noun

Origin:

1950s: from bi- 'two' + Greek athlon 'contest', on the pattern of pentathlon. Compare with duathlon

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