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What is Shooting bout in Biathlon?

One visit to the range: five shots at a bank of five targets. Races have two bouts (sprint, relay legs) or four bouts (individual, pursuit, mass start), alternating or sequencing prone and standing according to the format.

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Penalty loopProneStandingClean shootingZeroingSpare roundsIndividualSprint
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