Skip links
Skip to Content
play
Live
Show navigation menu
Navigation menu
News
Show more news sections
Middle East
Africa
Asia
US & Canada
Latin America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Israel War on Gaza
Features
Opinion
Video
More
Show more sections
Economy
Ukraine war
Coronavirus
Climate Crisis
Investigations
Interactives
In Pictures
Science & Technology
Sport
Podcasts
play
Live
Click here to search
search
In Pictures
Gallery
Biathlon World Champs
Michael Griess of Germany feels the strain during the 10km sprint [GALLO/GETTY]
Published On 15 Feb 2009
15 Feb 2009
facebook
twitter
whatsapp
copylink
Japan's Junji Nagai takes aim [GALLO/GETTY]
Biathlon is a combination of cross country skiing and rifle shooting [GALLO/GETTY]
Michael Roesch finds his way in the dark [GALLO/GETTY]
Norweigan sweep for Lars Berger, Ole Einar Bjoerndalen and Halvard Hanevold after winning the 10k sprint [GALLO/GETTY]
Kati Wilhelm takes aim [GALLO/GETTY]
Finland's Marko Maenttaeri can't feel his hands [GALLO/GETTY]
Germany's Simone Hauswald feels the pressure [EPA]
Biathlon races can vary in distance, from 6 to 20kms [GALLO/GETTY]
Germany's Kati Wilhelm tastes victory after winning the 7.5 km sprint [GALLO/GETTY]