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Why would there be a rifle in the Winter Olympics?

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For athletes to use when competing in biathlon. In the Winter Games, biathlon events are a combination of cross country skiing with rifle shooting. Competitors ski a cross country skiing track and at designated areas perform the rifle shooting, in both prone and standing positions.

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