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Biathlon refers to the winter sport that combines cross country skiing with rifle shooting. Triathlon refers to the warm weather sport that conbines swimming, cycling, and marathon. Biathlon is competed in the Winter Olympics. Triathlon is competed in the Summer Olympics.

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