In the 1950s biathlon* became known in Russian and Swedish tracks
and quickly became popular** as well.
The first Biathlon World Championship was held in 1958 in Austria, and in 1960 the sport was finally included in the Olympic games (Wikipedia, Biathlon, 02/02/24)
It combines two sports: cross-country skiing and rifle*** shooting.
Free skiing is the most preferred technique as it is the fastest way to win.
When the athlete reaches a target, s/he has to shoot with her/his rifle.
One wins when s/he wins the skiing race and also shoots and gets all five targets.
*δίαθλο
** δημοφιλές
*** όπλο
ΤΡΙΟΛΕΤΟ
Αρχίζει η τελετή των Αγώνων
Τους Αθλητές όλοι περιμένουν
Από την αγωνία τους δεν ανασαίνουν
Αρχίζει η τελετή των αγώνων
Αγωνίζονται για τους κόπους όλων των χρόνων
Στο βάθρο όλοι ανεβαίνουν
Αρχίζει η τελετή των αγώνων
Τους Αθλητές όλοι περιμένουν
Κonstantinos, D class
