Kirkpatrick 144 Posted February 13, 2022 #521 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Current weather might make a fun pursuit. And if Biathlon Gods are fair, we'll get couple of completely random podiums in this really-really-should-not-be-a-medals-event. Link to comment https://totallympics.com/forums/topic/10482-biathlon-at-the-winter-olympic-games-beijing-2022/page/53/#findComment-450043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NearPup 3,117 Posted February 13, 2022 #522 Share Posted February 13, 2022 On 2/13/2022 at 8:42 AM, Kirkpatrick said: Current weather might make a fun pursuit. And if Biathlon Gods are fair, we'll get couple of completely random podiums in this really-really-should-not-be-a-medals-event. Expand I believe it's the only Olympic event where you get a direct advantage from another Olympic event, right? If I had my way there would be a sprint that awards medals and a separate sprint that is used as qualifying for the pursuit, as impractical as that may seem. Kirkpatrick, maestro, Pifta and 1 other 4 Link to comment https://totallympics.com/forums/topic/10482-biathlon-at-the-winter-olympic-games-beijing-2022/page/53/#findComment-450051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monzanator 4,579 Posted February 13, 2022 #523 Share Posted February 13, 2022 On 2/13/2022 at 8:48 AM, NearPup said: I believe it's the only Olympic event where you get a direct advantage from another Olympic event, right? If I had my way there would be a sprint that awards medals and a separate sprint that is used as qualifying for the pursuit, as impractical as that may seem. Expand We had this in cross country before the current skiathlon format (1992-2002). A medal-free race that only set the time difference for the pursuit. It wasn't the best idea though so I doubt we'll see it revived. Link to comment https://totallympics.com/forums/topic/10482-biathlon-at-the-winter-olympic-games-beijing-2022/page/53/#findComment-450058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Federer91 2,863 Posted February 13, 2022 #524 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Pursuit is still way better than the team events with 6 participants, where they are donating medals Link to comment https://totallympics.com/forums/topic/10482-biathlon-at-the-winter-olympic-games-beijing-2022/page/53/#findComment-450062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pifta 41 Posted February 13, 2022 #525 Share Posted February 13, 2022 If you ask me, I would not award medals for pursuit. Totally unfair, based on another event Kirkpatrick and dcro 2 Link to comment https://totallympics.com/forums/topic/10482-biathlon-at-the-winter-olympic-games-beijing-2022/page/53/#findComment-450063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodu 15,257 Posted February 13, 2022 #526 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Time for the single most unfair and nonsensical event of the entire Olympic program, summer or winter. Ugh. maestro, dcro and Kirkpatrick 3 . Link to comment https://totallympics.com/forums/topic/10482-biathlon-at-the-winter-olympic-games-beijing-2022/page/53/#findComment-450066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monzanator 4,579 Posted February 13, 2022 #527 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Nigmatullina with a semi-false start Link to comment https://totallympics.com/forums/topic/10482-biathlon-at-the-winter-olympic-games-beijing-2022/page/53/#findComment-450067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcro 10,210 Posted February 13, 2022 #528 Share Posted February 13, 2022 How many are getting lapped today? #banbestmen Link to comment https://totallympics.com/forums/topic/10482-biathlon-at-the-winter-olympic-games-beijing-2022/page/53/#findComment-450068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckošice 15,036 Posted February 13, 2022 #529 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Nigmatulina with a small start training before her official start Link to comment https://totallympics.com/forums/topic/10482-biathlon-at-the-winter-olympic-games-beijing-2022/page/53/#findComment-450070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triplecast 156 Posted February 13, 2022 #530 Share Posted February 13, 2022 On 2/13/2022 at 8:48 AM, NearPup said: I believe it's the only Olympic event where you get a direct advantage from another Olympic event, right? If I had my way there would be a sprint that awards medals and a separate sprint that is used as qualifying for the pursuit, as impractical as that may seem. Expand Cross Country skiing had the same type of event in 1992, 94 and 98. Classic race where medals were awarded, then pursuit race with additional medals. Link to comment https://totallympics.com/forums/topic/10482-biathlon-at-the-winter-olympic-games-beijing-2022/page/53/#findComment-450071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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