der Biathlet
Translation
biathlete
Examples
Der Biathlet trainiert Schießen und Laufen.
The biathlete trains shooting and running.
Er ist ein erfolgreicher Biathlet aus Norwegen.
He is a successful biathlete from Norway.
Grammar Patterns
(as a) Biathlet (as a biathlete) He is very successful as a biathlete.
Similar Words
Sportler (sportsman), Wintersportler (winter sportsman)
Etymology
From Greek 'bi-' (two) and 'athlon' (contest). An athlete competing in two disciplines (skiing and shooting).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'athlete' ('Athlet') who does 'two' ('bi-') sports: cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.