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shooting range ![click to hear : shooting range click to hear : shooting range](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
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 : target click to hear : target](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
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 : biathlete click to hear : biathlete](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Athlete who practices the biathlon; during the skiing portion, the biathlete shoulders the rifle using a harness.
referee ![click to hear : referee click to hear : referee](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Person who ensures that the rules are observed and the shooting phase runs smoothly.
nonslip mat ![click to hear : nonslip mat click to hear : nonslip mat](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Mat placed in front of each lane to prevent the skis from sliding during the shot.
lane number ![click to hear : lane number click to hear : lane number](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
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 : shooting place click to hear : shooting place](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
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 : wind flag click to hear : wind flag](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Flag that indicates wind direction and speed, elements that are essential to shooting accuracy.