Biathlon

The name biathlon is commonly confused with duathlon, the term used to describe any sporting event made up of two disciplines. The term refers specifically to the winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Another popular variant is summer biathlon, which combines cross country running with riflery.

Related Topics:
Duathlon - Winter sport - Cross-country skiing - Rifle shooting

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Biathlon events are broadcast most regularly where the sport enjoys its greatest popularity, namely Germany (ARD, ZDF), Norway (NRK), Finland (YLE), Russia (RTR), Belarus (TVR), and Slovenia (RTV); also it is broadcast on European-wide Eurosport. The constellation of a sport's main sponsors usually gives a similar indication of popularity: for biathlon, these are the German companies E.ON AG (Ruhrgas, Erdgas) (natural gas energy), Krombacher (beer), and Viessmann (boilers and other heating systems).

Related Topics:
Germany - ARD - ZDF - Norway - NRK - Finland - YLE - Russia - RTR - Belarus - TVR - Slovenia - RTV - Eurosport - E.ON AG (Ruhrgas, Erdgas) - Krombacher - Viessmann

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