The Biathlon at the Winter Olympics may very well be one of the most interesting combinations of sporting endeavors to land a spot on the world stage. The Biathlon is a two-part spectacle which includes the endurance of cross-country skiing and the precision of rifle shooting.

Here's what to know on when biathlon begins at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, including a look at its full schedule for the Winter Games.

Here is how the Biathlon works, including its rules, scoring and history in the Olympics.

ANTERSELVA, Italy (AP) — France dominated the second half of the mixed relay biathlon race at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday with fast skiing and strong shooting to take gold ahead of Italy and Germany.

The IOC has made strides toward gender equality, but many of the competition formats aren't there yet. Some think that's just fine.

Sturla Holm Lægreid completes the Olympics winning five medals and completing an interview that will live on forever.

LAGO DI TESERO, ITALY — Before he became the most famous dog at the Olympics, Nazgul was not known as an escape artist. Still, his owners, Enrico and Alice Varesco, were not taking chances when they left him alone at their apartment alongside the Olympic cross-country ski trails this week.

But what is special about biathlon, is you have to be an all-rounder. You need balance, patience and stamina. And that is just the fans. “What’s important to remember is the a