shooting range![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Area designed for shooting competitions; the athlete has a limited number of cartridges to hit a specific number of targets placed side by side.
target ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Circular object that forms the target in the shooting competition; the targets are black but are covered with a white disk when hit by a projectile.
biathlete ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Athlete who practices the biathlon; during the skiing portion, the biathlete shoulders the rifle using a harness.
referee ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Person who ensures that the rules are observed and the shooting phase runs smoothly.
nonslip mat ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Mat placed in front of each lane to prevent the skis from sliding during the shot.
lane number ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Number that identifies a shooting lane; in certain events (relay, mass start), the skier must use the lane corresponding to the bib number.
shooting place ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Area where the biathlete sets up to shoot; each missed target entails a penalty (time added or an extra loop on skis).
wind flag ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Flag that indicates wind direction and speed, elements that are essential to shooting accuracy.