A star skier at Vermont, Freed’s interest in the biathlon was primarily fueled by a chance “to do something new.” That initial dabbling didn’t come with Olympic aspirations.

During the last three Winter Olympics, biathletes had to race at night on icy snow and lighted trails, at venues that had rarely been used, since they were built just for the Games.

Biathlon is back at the Winter Olympics. Here's a look at all the equipment that biathletes will use for Milan Cortina 2026: Olympic biathletes use the following equipment:

This is what you need to know about when the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.

The sport of biathlon is experiencing a surge of popularity. Only ice hockey has outperformed biathlon in terms of ticket sales for the 2026 Games in Italy.

The 2026 Olympics in Milan Cortina begin this week and will showcase the world’s best winter sports talent across 16 different disciplines, from Alpine skiing and biathlon to luge, figure skating, snowboarding,

Each documentary will be dedicated to a different winter discipline: biathlon, cross-country skiing, and mogul skiing

Most countries that have competed at the Winter Olympics have taken home medals in multiple sports over the years. There are also some that have emerged