Biathlon: A combination of cross-country skiing

and shooting introduced to the Olympic program

in 1960.

International Biathlon Union: International

governing body fir the sport of biathlon,

located in Himmelreich, Austria.

Rifle: A single loading .22 caliber rifle with

non-optical sights is the official rifle for

international biathlon competition.

United State Biathlon Association: National

governing body for the sport of biathlon in the

United States, headquartered in Burlington, VT.