A look at the Olympic sport of biathlon by the numbers

The sport of biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing and precision target shooting, requires hundreds of hours of training annually and the ability to push your body to the maximum effort for an athlete to have a chance of success at the Olympics. Biathletes also require special (and extremely expensive) equipment to compete at the top levels. Here’s a breakdown of some of the key numbers that explain what goes into the sport of biathlon.

By MARTHA BELLISLE