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What changes the result

The rules behind the moments commentators get excited about. They build on the beginner rules.

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Events and classes

  1. What are the para biathlon events?The sprint is 7.5 km with two prone bouts; the middle is 10 km and the individual 12.5 km, each with four.
  2. What is a para biathlon team sprint?The sprint pursuit is a short qualification, where a miss costs 15 seconds, then a final for those within 30 per cent of the winner.

Shooting and penalties

  1. How do sit-skiers and blind athletes shoot in para biathlon?Standing and vision impaired athletes shoot prone; sit-skiers choose prone or sitting, elbows on the sit-ski or body.
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