PhD, Associate Professor Ya.S. Romanova¹
PhD, Professor N.S. Zagurskiy^1
1Siberian state university of physical education and sport, Omsk

Objective of the study is to assess the impact of the training process structure on the competitive performance of top-level biathletes.
Methods and structure of the study. The research was conducted based on the materials of competition reports and self-monitoring diaries of three Olympic biathlon champions during their participation in international competitions in the men's category.
Results and conclusions. It has been established that distance speed is a determining component of preparedness and the most significant factor in the final results of biathletes. After 2-3 years of stable performances at the international level in the men's category, athletes reach their individual maximum in terms of speed. The age range of 26-28 years is characterised by reaching an individual plateau and a subsequent gradual decline in the ability to maintain maximum speed. At the same time, competitive performance is maintained or increased due to shooting skills, which are not limited by the athlete's age.

Keywords: highly skilled biathletes, competitive activity, speed of movement, training load, intensity zones.

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