Saturday, May 16, 2026
37.0°F
U.S. Biathlon Director of Sport Development, John Farra, (in the red jacket) watches as Glacier Nordic Club coach Ed Visnovske ,with a biathlon laser rifle, runs practice.

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Glacier Nordic athletes give biathlon a shot with laser rifles
December 28, 2025 midnight

Glacier Nordic athletes give biathlon a shot with laser rifles

Sometimes, after an especially demanding winter workout, panting with a pounding heart rate, it can be difficult to unlatch boot buckles or dig car keys out of a pack. Imagine having to aim a rifle and hit a target in this condition. Seems impossible, yet biathletes manage it, and the very best make it look easy.