Biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Athletes compete in a race format, alternating between skiing a designated distance and stopping at shooting ranges to shoot at targets. The race consists of multiple laps of skiing, interspersed with shooting sessions that require both accuracy and precision. Points are deducted for missed targets, which can affect overall time. Biathlon tests competitors’ endurance, speed, and marksmanship, making it a unique and challenging event in the Winter Olympics and other international competitions.
Franziska Preuß struggled on the sprint course, finishing 15th and losing her lead in the Biathlon World Cup standings. French competitor Lou Jeanmonnot closed the point gap significantly, finishing fourth.…