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The official Olympic website says this event "has its roots in survival skills" practiced in the snowy forests of Scandinavia |
biathlon
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FJ |
WINTER OLYMPIC SPORTS |
2021-10-07 |
#8484 |
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Norwegian Magnar Solberg is the oldest individual winter gold medalist, winning this 2-event sport at 35 in 1972 |
the biathlon
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$1,200 |
DJ |
THE OLYMPIC GAMES |
2006-02-22 |
#4943 |
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This competition combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting at targets along the course |
biathlon
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$800 |
DJ |
THE OLYMPICS |
2003-01-14 |
#4232 |
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Ole Bjoerndalen won 4 golds competing in this sport that combines shooting & skiing |
the biathlon
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$600 |
J |
THE 2002 WINTER OLYMPICS |
2002-09-04 |
#4138 |
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In some events of this competition, each miss requires a 150-meter penalty lap |
the biathlon
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FJ |
THE WINTER OLYMPICS |
1994-03-11 |
#2200 |
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Olympic event for which athletes need skis & a rifle |
biathlon
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$400 |
J |
THE OLYMPICS |
1987-12-24 |
#764 |