Ailsa Harvey
This olympic winter sport is a combination of cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Taking place in race format, the biathlete with the shortest total time wins.
Racers ski accross hilly terrain, stopping at fixed targets in order to shoot. If a shot is missed in the shooting, either extra time is added to the contestant’s result or a further distance is enforced.
There are many challenging aspects to be considered in the sport, such as the control in breathing required to shoot the target following the demanding ski course.
