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Recent Examples of biathlon
As a Games legacy, future users will be able to experience biathlon without the safety risks and environmental impact associated with live fire ammunition.
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Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
In Nordic countries, cross country skiing and biathlon are mainstays on television.
—Tim Genske, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Two male coaches and a former men's biathlon team member confirmed the culture of misogyny described by the women, who reported facing retaliation after speaking out.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
In 2023, the Games traveled to Dusseldorf, Germany and will head to both Vancouver and Whistler, Canada from Feb. 8 to 16, 2025 — the first time winter sports like alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, Nordic skiing, skeleton and wheelchair curling will be introduced to the Games.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
In Nordic countries, cross country skiing and biathlon are mainstays on television.
—Tim Genske, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Two male coaches and a former men's biathlon team member confirmed the culture of misogyny described by the women, who reported facing retaliation after speaking out.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
In 2023, the Games traveled to Dusseldorf, Germany and will head to both Vancouver and Whistler, Canada from Feb. 8 to 16, 2025 — the first time winter sports like alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, Nordic skiing, skeleton and wheelchair curling will be introduced to the Games.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biathlon
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One of the weirdest parts of getting into long-distance running or triathlons is learning how much endurance athletes love and hate—and rely on—little packets of goo-like gels.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
26 June 2025
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In an area roughly the size of Manhattan, Boa Vista Village contains hundreds of large homes and apartments, acres and acres of lush landscaping, golf courses, an equestrian center, a triathlon training center, two polo fields, a spa and a wave pool for surfing, among other amenities.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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Each group tied their legs together and participated in a six-legged pentathlon.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Ligor took fourth in the pentathlon at the New Balance National Indoor Pentathlon.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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The decathlon has 10 events: 100, 400 and 1,500-meter runs, 110 hurdles, long jump, high jump, pole vault, discus, javelin and shot put.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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The decathlon will be contested Wednesday (100, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400) and Thursday (110 hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, 1,500).—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2025
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The experience allows guests to partake in their own personal tournament and enjoy the beautiful London weather.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The tournament consists of single-elimination knockout rounds where players will compete in a maximum of four rounds before advancing to the quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final championship.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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So much so that during the 2022 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hall decided to contest the heptathlon and 400-meter hurdles.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Barlow will also compete Saturday in the 5A 300-meter hurdles, and now wants to pursue a heptathlon in college, headed to MSU Denver next year on a hurdling scholarship.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
16 May 2025
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Their manager, Sarina Wiegman, has an extraordinary record in this competition, having won it with both the Netherlands and England.—
Darren Richman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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The Fourth of July competition is the Super Bowl of eating events, and after being away for a year, Chestnut is ready to make his return to glory.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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Four women’s teams (Duke, South Carolina, UCLA and Texas) will participate in their own tourney on Nov. 26 and 27 at the two venues in Vegas.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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Tennis tourney for adults, kids features round-robin format Registration continues through July 11 for Naperville Park District’s Summer Slam all-city tennis tournament, which will be held Friday, July 18.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Still, shedding years of public perception is a daunting task for a sports apparel company and New Balance remains a relatively small player in a massive industry.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The most valuable sports broadcasting property in town could be one that carries the Dodgers and Lakers.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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“Biathlon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biathlon. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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