One of the best events at the Winter Olympics is the Biathlon — which is essentially James Bond but for a medal.
If you haven’t been invested in the Biathlon events of Olympics past, then this is the year to get on board. Try finding a more badass event then the Biathlon, which is essentially athletes acting out scenes from James Bond, except instead of saving the world they get a medal in the end.
There are a few different versions of the event, all of which hand out medals. This isn’t a sport where you need to qualify for anything and then work your way to the top of a pool. Just like in a Bond film, it’s one-and-done with the best of the best rising to the top and no second chances handed out.
Here’s when you should be glued to your TV screen so that you don’t miss out on the biathlon action:
Note – We’ve adjusted for the time difference so these are the actual times the events will be on-air in America.
| DATE | EVENT | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Feb. 10 | Women’s 7.5 km sprint | 6:15 a.m. |
| Sunday, Feb. 11 | Men’s 10 km sprint | 6:15 a.m. |
| Monday, Feb. 12 | Women’s 10 km pursuit | 5:10 a.m. |
| Monday, Feb. 12 | Men’s 12.5 km pursuit | 7:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday, Feb. 14 | Women’s 15 km individual | 6:05 a.m. |
| Thursday, Feb. 15 | Men’s 20 km individual | 6:00 a.m. |
| Saturday, Feb. 17 | Women’s 12.5 km mass start | 6:15 a.m. |
| Sunday, Feb. 18 | Men’s 15 km mass start | 6:15 a.m. |
| Tuesday, Feb. 20 | Mixed relay | 6:15 a.m. |
| Thursday, Feb. 22 | Women’s 4×6 km relay | 6:15 a.m. |
| Friday, Feb. 23 | Men’s 4×7.5 km relay | 6:15 a.m. |
For some reason, not a lot of attention is paid to the Biathlon but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be on your radar. If you need a rooting interest in these Olympics then watching the James Bond event is the best possible way you can spend your time.
This event will leave you all kinds of shaken but never stirred.