noun
- athletes who compete in biathlon, a winter sport combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting
Examples
- The biathletes trained for months to perfect their skiing and shooting skills.
- Norwegian biathletes dominated the Winter Olympics competition.
- Young biathletes must learn to control their breathing after skiing.
- The coach worked with biathletes on their rifle accuracy.
- Several biathletes struggled with the windy conditions during the race.
- Elite biathletes can hit targets while their heart rate is extremely high.