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2011–12 Biathlon World Cup
The 2011–12 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of biathlon, organised by the International Biathlon Union. The season started on 30 November 2011 in Östersund, Sweden and ended on 18 March 2012 in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. Calendar Below is the IBU World Cup calendar for the 2011–12 season. World Cup podiums Men Women Men's team Women's team Mixed Relay Standings: Men Overall *Final standings after 26 races. Individual *Final standings after 3 races. Sprint *Final standings after 10 races. Pursuit *Final standings after 8 races. Mass start *Final standings after 5 races. Relay *Final standings after 4 races. Nation *Final standings after 20 races. Standings: Women Overall *Final standings after 26 races. Individual *Final standings after 3 races. Sprint *Final standings after 10 races. Pursuit *Final standings after 8 races. Mass start *Final standings after 5 rac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Fourcade
Martin Fourcade (; born 14 September 1988) is a French biathlete and sous-lieutenant. He is a five-time Olympic champion, a thirteen-time World Champion and a seven-time winner of the Overall World Cup. As of February 2018, he is the most successful French Olympian of all time. Fourcade is the all-time biathlon record holder of overall World Cup titles with seven big crystal globes and he's also the all-time record holder of the most consecutive Major Championships titles with at least one non-team gold medal in every major championship from 2011-2018. On 13 March 2020, he announced his retirement following the 2019–2020 season. , he serves as president of the Athletes' Commission of the organising committee for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France. In February 2022 Fourcade was elected to serve eight-year terms as a member of both the International Olympic Committee and the IOC Athletes' Commission. Career This article uses the phrase "non-team" when referr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hochfilzen
Hochfilzen is a town and municipality in the Kitzbühel district of the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is located in the Pillersee valley 5 km east of Fieberbrunn. Population was 1,147 in 2016. It is a popular winter sports resort, especially for cross-country skiing. In 2017 (9 to 19 February) it hosted the Biathlon World Championships, as it also did in 2005, 1998 and 1978, and it is a regular venue in the annual IBU World Cup series. Training area In 1875 Hochfilzen was joined to the railway network and soon afterwards a military training area was established here. The training area is used today by the Austrian Bundesheer as an army sports centre for biathlon as well as survival training by the Jagdkommando The Jagdkommando (German for ''Hunting Commando'') is the Austrian Armed Forces' Special Operations group. Role The duties of this elite unit, like its counterparts such as the United States Army Special Forces, are chiefly counter-terrorism an .... The trainin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruhpolding
Ruhpolding is the municipality with the biggest area of the Traunstein district in southeastern Bavaria, Germany. It is situated in the south of the Chiemgau region in the Alps and next to the Austrian border. Ruhpolding has a biathlon track. It hosted the 1979, 1985, 1996 and 2012 Biathlon World Championships. It also has a ski jumping hill, Große Zirmbergschanze, where one World Cup event has taken place, in the 1992–93 season. The economy is based on tourism and sports. In the year 2007 the Mountainbike 24h Race World Championships took place in the Chiemgau Arena. Other sports which are possible for tourists and residents are golf, mountainbiking, shooting, hiking, fly fishing and skiing. History The name "Ruhpolding" originates from the Bavarian word ''Rupoltingin'' and means "the people of the strong famous one". The town is mentioned as ''Ruhpoldingen'' for the first time in 1193. It was connected to the railway in 1895. Since 1948, Ruhpolding has been a famous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 8
The 2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 8 will be held in Kontiolahti, Finland Finland ( fi, Suomi ; sv, Finland ), officially the Republic of Finland (; ), is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It shares land borders with Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of B ..., from 10 February until 12 February 2012. Schedule of events Medal winners Men Women Mixed Achievements ; Best performance for all time * , 2nd place in Sprint * , 22nd place in Sprint * , 23rd place in Sprint and 22nd in Pursuit * , 24th place in Sprint * , 49th place in Sprint * , 72nd place in Sprint * , 84th place in Sprint * , 85th place in Sprint * , 3rd place in Pursuit * , 17th place in Pursuit * , 44th place in Pursuit * , 19th place in Sprint * , 64th place in Sprint * , 79th place in Sprint * , 18th place in Pursuit * , 26th place in Pursuit ; First World Cup race * , 56th place in Sprint * , 73rd place in Sprint ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kontiolahti
Kontiolahti ( sv, Kontiolax; literally meaning "bear bay") is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the North Karelia region, about north of Joensuu. The municipality has a population of () and covers an area of of which is water. The population density is . Neighbouring municipalities are Joensuu, Juuka, Lieksa, Liperi and Polvijärvi. The municipality is unilingually Finnish. Coat of arms of the municipality of Kontiolahti is a canting arms; the log driving pike pole, which the bear carries in the picture, refers to the importance of forestry in the region’s economy. The coat of arms was designed by Aarno Liuksiala and approved by the Kontiolahti Municipal Council at its meeting on December 8, 1952. The coat of arms was approved for use by the Ministry of the Interior on February 27, 1953. Kontiolahti hosted the Biathlon World Championships in 1990, 1999 and 2015." History Kontiolahti originally belonged to the parish of Liperi. It became an independent municipality ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 7
The 2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 7 was held in Holmenkollen, Oslo, Norway Oslo ( , , or ; sma, Oslove) is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population of i ..., from 2 February until 5 February 2012. Schedule of events Medal winners Men Women Achievements ; Best performance for all time * , 1st place in Sprint * , 9th place in Sprint * , 27th place in Sprint * , 38th place in Sprint and 32nd in Pursuit * , 71st place in Sprint * , 82nd place in Sprint * , 86th place in Sprint * , 87th place in Sprint * , 88th place in Sprint * , 4th place in Mass Start * , 17th place in Sprint * , 20th place in Sprint and 14th in Pursuit * , 26th place in Sprint * , 33rd place in Sprint * , 45th place in Sprint * , 52nd place in Sprint * , 58th place in Sprint * , 68th place in Sprint * , 74th place in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holmenkollen
Holmenkollen () is a mountain and a neighbourhood in the Vestre Aker borough of Oslo, Norway. It goes up to above sea level and is well-known for its international skiing competitions. Overview In addition to being a residential area, the area has been a ski recreation area since the late 19th century, with its famous ski jumping hill, the Holmenkollbakken, hosting competitions since 1892. To the north, the area borders to the woodlands area Marka. The Holmenkoll Line of the Oslo Metro runs through the neighborhood, serving the stations Besserud and Holmenkollen. The Holmenkollen Chapel was destroyed by arson in August 1992 by black metal artists Varg Vikernes, Bård “Faust” Eithun and Øystein “Euronymous” Aarseth, but later rebuilt. Michael Moynihan, Didrik Søderlind: '' Lords of Chaos: The Bloody Rise of the Satanic Metal Underground'', First Edition, Venice, CA: Feral House 1998, p. 94f. The chapel is a neighbour to the Norwegian Royal Lodge, the residence o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 6
The 2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 6 was held in Antholz, Italy Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and its territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical re ..., from 19 January until 22 January 2012. Schedule of events Medal winners Men Women Achievements ; Best performance for all time * , 1st place in Sprint * , 2nd place in Sprint * , 29th place in Sprint * , 51st place in Sprint * , 13th place in Mass Start * , 17th place in Sprint * , 44th place in Sprint References {{DEFAULTSORT:2011-12 Biathlon World Cup - World Cup 6 - World Cup 6, 2011-12 Biathlon World Cup Biathlon World Cup - World Cup 6, 2011-12 January 2012 sports events in Europe Biathlon competitions in Italy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rasen-Antholz
Rasen-Antholz (; it, Rasun-Anterselva ) is a municipality in South Tyrol in northern Italy. Geography The municipal area stretches along the Antholz valley, a northern side valley of the larger Puster Valley. In the northeast, the Staller Saddle mountain pass, at a height of leads into the Defereggen Valley in East Tyrol, Austria. The Antholz valley is confined by the mountains of the Rieserferner Group in the north and the Villgraten Mountains in the east, both part of the High Tauern range in the Central Eastern Alps. Notable peaks include the Hochgall, at , and the Wildgall (Collaspro), at , as well as the Ohrenspitzen massif, at , in the northeast. Large parts of the northern and western mountain ranges belong to the Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park established in 1988. The Antholzer Bach stream runs through the valley from Antholzer See (Lago di Anterselva) down to its confluence with the Rienz (Rienza) river at Olang. Rasen-Antholz is located east of Bruneck, the admin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 5
The 2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 5 is held in Nové Město, Czech Republic The Czech Republic, or simply Czechia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Historically known as Bohemia, it is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. The ..., from 11 January until 15 January 2012. Schedule of events Medal winners Men Women Achievements ; Best performance for all time * , 1st place in Individual * , 51st place in Individual * , 73rd place in Individual * , 92nd place in Individual * , 6th place in Sprint * , 9th place in Sprint and 5th place in Pursuit * , 15th place in Sprint * , 22nd place in Sprint * , 37th place in Sprint * , 7th place in Pursuit * , 6th place in Individual and Sprint * , 20th place in Individual * , 62nd place in Individual * , 79th place in Individual and 56th in Sprint * , 81st place in Individual * , 88th place in Individual * , 5th place i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nové Město Na Moravě
Nové Město na Moravě (; german: Neustadt in Mähren) is a town in Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 9,800 inhabitants. It is known as a winter sports resort. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. Administrative parts Villages of Hlinné, Jiříkovice, Maršovice, Olešná, Petrovice, Pohledec, Rokytno, Slavkovice and Studnice are administrative parts of Nové Město na Moravě. Etymology The name of the town literally means "New Town in Moravia". Geography Nové Město na Moravě is located about east of Žďár nad Sázavou and northwest of Brno. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands, in the highest parts of the whole Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. Most of the municipal territory is located in the Žďárské vrchy Protected Landscape Area. The highest peak in the territory is Kopeček with above sea level. History The first written mention of Nové Město na Morav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 4
The 2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 4 was held in Oberhof, Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwe ..., from 4 January until 8 January 2012. It was the fourth of nine scheduled events on the World Cup schedule, with both men and women competing in three different disciplines. Schedule of events Medal winners Men Women Achievements ; Best performance of all time * , 30th place in Sprint * , 61st place in Sprint * , 63rd place in Sprint * , 76th place in Sprint * , 7th place in Sprint * , 8th place in Sprint * , 9th place in Sprint * , 16th place in Sprint * , 26th place in Sprint * , 58th place in Sprint * , 74th place in Sprint ; First World Cup race * , 80th place in Sprint * , 91st place in Sprint * , 34th place in Sprint * , 69th pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
