Biathlon, which combines rifle shooting and cross-country skiing, developed out of Scandinavian military training exercises. Three members of the U.S. biathlon team are with the Vermont National Guard: Staff Sgt.

From helping hands up slippery paths, to drinks and sausages passed over seated revellers in the beer tent, to universal appreciation for Italy’s Lisa Vittozzi, who won the final race, the whole vibe was warm and welcoming.

Waxing plays a critical role in competitive skiing. Across the Olympic skiing disciplines, biathlon, cross-country, freestyle and Nordic combined, technicians have a significant impact in taking their Olympians across the finish line.

Former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool football coach Jürgen Klopp enjoyed his visit to the Olympic biathlon on Tuesday and even rang the bell for the final lap. He watched the men's 4 x 7.

If you missed it earlier, Team GB's women's curling team claimed victory from the jaws of defeat against the USA to keep alive their hopes of reaching the semi-finals. Rebecca Morrison's rink head into another must-win meeting with bottom-of-the-table Japan later on Wednesday (18:05 GMT) before facing second-bottom Italy on Thursday (13:05).

Jurgen Klopp rings the bell during the men’s biathlon relay at the Milano Cortina Games and shares his admiration for the sport’s physical and mental demands.

Combining cross-country high speed skiing with a rifle didn't happen by chance. The history of the biathlon explained.

"It's about giving back and justice," said France's Martin Fourcade, now the gold medalist in the mass start from the 2010 Games.