Alberta Winter Games Sports Information
Estimated Participants
80 Athletes and 16 Coaches
Sport History
The word “biathlon” stems from the Greek word for two contests. Today it represents the union of cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Biathlon was a demonstration event in the 1928, 1936 and 1948 Winter Olympics. In 1960, it became a recognized men’s Olympic event. At the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, women competed for the first time.
Event Location
4 Wing Cold Lake Biathlon Range
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