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Recent Examples of biathlon
Belarusian competitors excel in biathlon and aerial skiing, and the two sports account for every medal but one that the nation has won at the Winter Games.
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Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Over 500 athletes from 23 nations came together to participate in the sports tournament, which added the new winter sports of alpine skiing and snowboarding, Nordic skiing, biathlon, skeleton and wheelchair curling to its lineup for the first time.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
As a Games legacy, future users will be able to experience biathlon without the safety risks and environmental impact associated with live fire ammunition.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 22 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
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Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Over 500 athletes from 23 nations came together to participate in the sports tournament, which added the new winter sports of alpine skiing and snowboarding, Nordic skiing, biathlon, skeleton and wheelchair curling to its lineup for the first time.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
As a Games legacy, future users will be able to experience biathlon without the safety risks and environmental impact associated with live fire ammunition.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 22 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biathlon
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Maggie Muglia, a 25-year-old from Arlington Heights, participated in the 2023 competition for her first triathlon.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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But in the 5K road race and sprint triathlon, Van Rompaye edged the German out for gold with Sprink taking silver and bronze, respectively.—
Eryn Mathewson,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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Jim Thorpe won two gold medals in the 1912 Olympic Games for pentathlon and decathlon.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Barbara Hood Memorial Student Scholar Athlete Award winner also took home first at the Div. 3 championship in the 100-meter hurdles (14.68), the 55-meter hurdles (8.35) and the pentathlon (3,258).—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
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Jim Thorpe won two gold medals in the 1912 Olympic Games for pentathlon and decathlon.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Rowe teaches advanced English classes and also coaches the academic decathlon team that competes in eight subjects, including literature and math.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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After that, Alcaraz brought the hammer down with his otherwise impenetrable delivery, which was broken only three times across the tournament.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But Sunday’s final was a reminder that a whole tournament is a heavy weight for any two players to carry — even Sinner and Alcaraz.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Only Anna Hall, who finished fifth in the 2024 Paris Olympics, has a better high school girls heptathlon score.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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Hall walked away with another NCAA title in the heptathlon and a silver medal in the 400-meter hurdles.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The fourth season will be played from June 18-July 18, 2026, the preferred slot in the calendar for MLC with not much competition from other domestic leagues.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The number of local homes put up for sale soared, boosting competition among sellers.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Northern Irishman, who clinched the title here back in 2016, leads the field alongside Team Europe Ryder Cup teammates Tyrrell Hatton and native son Shane Lowry, who triumphed in this tourney as an amateur in 2009.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Savanah Weathers was named tourney MVP, while Maryland recruit Elayna Davidson and Mississippi State commit Cassidy Cage made the all-tournament team for Marist (6-0).—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Over three decades, the community has witnessed the Chens’ children growing up—attending their sports games, hearing them practice piano in the restaurant, and blurring the line between customer and friend.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ciardi, a former professional baseball pitcher, had produced a few major sports films and thought Flynt’s story would make an ideal movie.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Biathlon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biathlon. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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