Biathle is a sub sport of modern pentathlon invented to create opportunities for training the run and swim parts of pentathlon in real race conditions. It can also be seen as a sport in its own right. It bears close resemblance to aquathlon which also contains swimming and running but comes from triathlon sport. It should not be confused with biathlon.
Biathle is an event that involves a run, swim, and run. It is a worldclass sport but not an Olympic one.
Both biathle and aquathlon are still in their early stages. It might be logical to unite the two, though aquathlons are generally over somewhat longer distances than biathle events.
Biathle World Championships
The Biathle World Championships have been held in September or October annually since 1999. The first event was held in Monaco, and have returned there every two years. Approximately 500 athlete have competed at each edition of the championships, representing some 50 countries.
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| Year | Host City | Men's World Champion | Women's World Champion |
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| 1999 |  Monte Carlo, Monaco |
 Chad Senior (USA) |
 Csilla Füri (HUN) |
| 2000 |  Port Elizabeth,South Africa |
David Hyam (RSA) |
 Rachel Jones (GBR) |
| 2001 |  Bonn, Germany |
Hendrik De Villiers (RSA) |
Rachel Jones (GBR) |
| 2002 |  Cagliari, Sardinia |
Hendrik De Villiers (RSA) |
Daniela Chmet (ITA) |
| 2003 | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
Hendrik De Villiers (RSA) |
Daniela Chmet (ITA) |
| 2004 | Marktoberdorf, Germany |
Manuel Canuto (ITA) |
Daniela Chmet (ITA) |
| 2005 | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
Richard Stannard (GBR) |
Daniela Chmet (ITA) |
| 2006 | Salford Quays, Great Britain |
Gregan Clarkson (GBR) |
Maria Barrett (GBR) |
| 2007 | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
Richard Stannard (GBR) |
 Emma Davis (IRL) |
| 2008 | Cape Town, South Africa |
Gregan Clarkson (GBR) |
Andrea Steyn (RSA) |
| 2009 | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
Alberto Alessandroni (ITA) |
Daniela Chmet (ITA) |
| 2010 |  Dubai, United Arab Emerites |
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| 2011 | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
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