Nordic Biathlon FAQ

[Tony S]

Watching the biathlon from Kontiolahti, Finland. Venue staff (I think) are attaching Velcro straps to both of each racer's ankles, just above the boot. Is this for chip timing? And ... both feet because we don't know which foot will cross the line first?

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[pchewn]

Yes, it's the timing chip.

https://zone4.ca/sports/biathlon/

 

[James]

Faq:
Is that like the Decathlon?

 

[Tony S]

Faq:
Is that like the Decathlon?

You need to reappropriate your old screen name, Tog. Your level of innocent snark is too high for a mere James.