Biathlon at the 2014 Winter Paralympics
| Biathlon at the XI Paralympic Winter Games |
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| Venue | Laura Biathlon & Ski Complex, Krasnaya Polyana, Russia |
| Dates | 8, 11, and 14 March |
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Biathlon at the 2014 Winter Paralympics
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| Men | 7.5 km | 12.5 km | 15 km | |||
| Women | 6 km | 10 km | 12.5 km | |||
Biathlon at the 2014 Winter Paralympics was held at the Laura Biathlon & Ski Complex near Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. The eighteen events took place on 8, 11, and 14 March 2014.
The program included 6 event types (3 for men and 3 for women) that were divided into three classifications each (sitting, standing, and visually impaired), for a total of 18 events. Standing biathletes are those that have a locomotive disability but are able to use the same equipment as able-bodied skiers, whereas sitting competitors use a sitski. Skiers with a visual impairement compete with the help of a sighted guide and an acoustic aiming system. The skier with the visual impairment and the guide are considered a team, and dual medals are awarded.
The following is the competition schedule for all events.
All times are (UTC+4).
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