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Winter Olympics
Biathlon
Competitors need technique and stamina in abundance as they cross country ski for up to 20km.And they must also be able to lower their heart rate enough to hold the gun steady as they aim at a tiny target - with the penalty of extra distance to ski - if they miss!
Competitors from the former Soviet Union are set to dominate.
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