Feb 22, 2018; Pyeongchang, South Korea; Denise Herrmann (GER) competes in the women's 4x6km relay biathlon during the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Alpensia Biathlon Centre. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2018; Pyeongchang, South Korea; Denise Herrmann (GER) competes in the women’s 4x6km relay biathlon during the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Alpensia Biathlon Centre. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
The origins of Biathlon go back to a military exercise in Norway. Vox brings us a look at the history of one of the more unusual Olympic sports.

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