11 rules in this category across multiple organizations. Compare how each organization handles biathlon rules.
Biathlon events must be performed in order: Jerk first, then Snatch. A minimum 45-minute rest is required between the two sets. Biathlon Definition: Biathlon consists of two events: Jerk (performed f...
Both GSU and IUKL specify the same format: men use two kettlebells for jerk and one kettlebell for snatch.
For one-arm exercises: Score is made by the sum of the repetitions made with both arms (1 point for each).
A minimum rest period of 1 hour is required between the jerk set and the snatch set in biathlon competition.
IKSFA biathlon scoring is unique among kettlebell sport organizations. Men: Jerk x1 + Snatch x0.5. Women: Jerk x0.5 + Snatch x0.5 (both halved because women use 1 KB and alternate hands). This differs...
Biathlon scoring formulas differ significantly. IUKL/GSU/WKSF weight jerk at 1x and snatch at 0.5x. IKO uses Jerk + 1/2 Snatch (same math, different expression). GSU notes the mathematical equivalence of "Jerk x2 + Snatch x1" format.
Men's Biathlon scoring: Jerk reps x 1 point + Snatch total reps / 2 (0.5 points per snatch rep). Example: 35 jerks + (24 right + 40 left = 64 snatches) = 35 + (64/2) = 35 + 32 = 67 biathlon points. Th...
Women's Biathlon scoring: Both jerk and snatch receive 0.5 points per rep. Total = (total jerk reps both hands / 2) + (total snatch reps both hands / 2). This differs from men's scoring where jerk rec...
GSU offers both singles (one kettlebell) and doubles (two kettlebells) variants for biathlon competition. Doubles biathlon is the standard/traditional format. Singles biathlon (one KB jerk + one KB sn...
Women's biathlon: Jerk is performed with two kettlebells for 10 minutes, Snatch is performed with one kettlebell for 10 minutes. The same rules as men's biathlon apply — double jerk followed by single...
IKMF does not use a biathlon format. Unlike IKO and IKSFA which combine jerk and snatch scores into a biathlon, IKMF treats each discipline independently. Marathon events are single-discipline continu...