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2020–21 Biathlon World Cup
The 2020–21 Biathlon World Cup (BWC) was a multi-race series over a season of biathlon, organised by the International Biathlon Union. The season started on 28 November 2020 in Kontiolahti, Finland and ended on 21 March 2021 in Östersund, Sweden. Starting from this season a blue bib will be introduced for the best biathlete under the age of 25. Calendar Below is the IBU World Cup calendar for the 2020–21 season. Calendar changes * On 28 September the rounds originally scheduled at Östersund, Sweden and Le Grand-Bornand, France were replaced by additional rounds at Kontiolahti, Finland and Hochfilzen, Austria respectively. * On 5 October it was announced that Oberhof, Germany, Oberhof will host two events, replacing Ruhpolding. * A round which was set to be held in Kuyangshu Nordic Center and Biathlon Center, Beijing as test event for the 2022 Winter Olympics was replaced on 23 November with another round at Nové Město na Moravě, Nové Město. * On 13 February the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Stage 6
The 2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Stage 6 was the sixth event of the season and was held in Oberhof, Germany, from 13 to 17 January 2021. Schedule of events The events took place at the following times. Medal winners Men Women References {{DEFAULTSORT:2020-21 Biathlon World Cup - Stage 6 2021 in German sport, Biathlon World Cup - Stage 6, 2020-21 2020–21 Biathlon World Cup Biathlon competitions in Germany January 2021 sports events in Germany, Biathlon World Cup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorothea Wierer
Dorothea Wierer (, ; born 3 April 1990) is an Italian biathlete competing in the Biathlon World Cup. Together with Karin Oberhofer, Dominik Windisch and Lukas Hofer she won a bronze medal in the Mixed relay at the 2014 Winter Olympics, in Sochi, Russia. At the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea she won again the bronze medal in the Mixed relay with Lisa Vittozzi, Lukas Hofer and Dominik Windisch. At the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, she won her first individual medal in the Sprint. She is the 2019 Mass Start World Champion and the 2020 Pursuit and Individual World Champion. Career Wierer has won her first Biathlon World Championships medal, placing third in the Women's relay together with Nicole Gontier, Michela Ponza and Karin Oberhofer at the Biathlon World Championships 2013 in Nové Město na Moravě, which was the first ever medal for Italian women at the Biathlon World Championships. At the 2019 Championships in Östersund, she won the gold ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johannes Thingnes Bø
Johannes Thingnes Bø (born 16 May 1993) is a Norwegian biathlete. He is the younger brother of biathlete Tarjei Bø. At the Olympic Games in Beijing 2022, they became the first siblings to have individual medals in the same biathlon event. Thingnes Bø has won the Biathlon World Cup in 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, and 2022/2023. Thingnes Bø is described as being powerful on his skis and is the third most successful male biathlete of all time in the World Cup with 66 individual World Cup victories, including victories at the Winter Olympic Games. Career 2010–2012 Thingnes Bø won several international medals in 2010 and 2011. In 2012, he became a junior world champion for the third time. In April 2012, he was drafted for the Norwegian senior National Team. 18 years old at the time, he is one of the youngest Norwegians ever to be drafted for the national biathlon team. 2018/19 season: Setting new records for World Cup dominance The new king of biathlon Having come very close to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Östersund
Östersund (; sma, Staare) is an urban area (city) in Jämtland in the middle of Sweden. It is the seat of Östersund Municipality and the capital of Jämtland County. Östersund is located at the shores of Sweden's fifth-largest lake, Storsjön, opposite the island Frösön. It is the only city in Jämtland. The northern part of the urban area is located inside of the municipality of Krokom. Östersund is the region's cultural and economical centre and by tradition a city of trade and commerce. The city had one of the most extensive garrisons in Sweden prior to its closure in the early-21st century. Östersund has the Mid Sweden University's largest campus site with approximately 7,000 students. With a total population of 50,960 (2017) Östersund is the 22nd most populous city in Sweden, the 46th most populous city in Scandinavia, and by far the largest inland city in Northern Sweden. The city was the only Swedish city founded and chartered in the 18th century. Östersund wa ... [...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] |
2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Stage 5
The 2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Stage 5 was the fifth event of the season and was held in Oberhof, Germany, from 8 to 10 January 2021. Schedule of events The events took place at the following times. Medal winners Men Women Mixed Achievements ; Best individual performance for all time ''Not include World Championships and Olympic Games'' * , 10th place in Sprint * , 11th place in Sprint * , 24th place in Sprint * , 33rd place in Sprint * , 47th place in Pursuit * , 56th place in Pursuit * , 72nd place in Sprint * , 75th place in Sprint * , 77th place in Sprint * , 92nd place in Sprint * , 94th place in Sprint * , 3rd place in Sprint * , 6th place in Sprint * , 45th place in Sprint * , 46th place in Sprint * , 87th place in Sprint ; First individual World Cup race * , 24th place in Sprint * , 33rd place in Sprint * , 87th place in Sprint References {{DEFAULTSORT:2020-21 Biathlon World Cup - Stage 5 Biathlon World Cup - Stage 5, 2020-21 2020– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Stage 4
The 2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Stage 4 was the fourth event of the season and was held in Hochfilzen, Austria, from 17 to 20 December 2020. Schedule of events The events took place at the following times. Podiums Men Women Achievements ; Best individual performance for all time ''Not include World Championships and Olympic Games'' * , 2nd place in Mass Start * , 12th place in Mass Start * , 19th place in Pursuit * , 20th place in Sprint * , 55th place in Sprint * , 61st place in Sprint * , 99th place in Sprint * , 107th place in Sprint * , 108th place in Sprint * , 10th place in Mass Start * , 12th place in Sprint * , 24th place in Sprint * , 38th place in Sprint * , 72nd place in Sprint * , 83rd place in Sprint * , 105th place in Sprint ; First individual World Cup race * , 55th place in Sprint * , 99th place in Sprint * , 107th place in Sprint * , 108th place in Sprint References {{DEFAULTSORT:2020-21 Biathlon World Cup - Stage 4 Biathlon Worl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Stage 3
The 2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Stage 3 was the third event of the season and was held in Hochfilzen, Austria, from 11 to 13 December 2020. Schedule of events The events took place at the following times. Medal winners Men Women Achievements ; Best individual performance for all time ''Not include World Championships and Olympic Games'' * , 1st place in Sprint * , 18th place in Sprint * , 45th place in Sprint * , 72nd place in Sprint * , 82nd place in Sprint * , 93rd place in Sprint * , 101st place in Sprint * , 12th place in Sprint * , 12th place in Sprint * , 51st place in Pursuit * , 52nd place in Pursuit * , 64th place in Sprint * , 65th place in Sprint * , 77th place in Sprint * , 80th place in Sprint ; First individual World Cup race * , 82nd place in Sprint * , 101st place in Sprint * , 91st place in Sprint * , 96th place in Sprint * , 107nd place in Sprint References {{DEFAULTSORT:2020-21 Biathlon World Cup - Stage 3 Biathlon World Cup - S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Stage 2
The 2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Stage 2 was the second event of the season and was held in Kontiolahti, Finland, from 3 to 6 December 2020. This event was originally scheduled to be held in Östersund, Sweden, but was rescheduled to Kontiolahti to limit travel in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Schedule of events The events took place at the following times. Medal winners Men Women Achievements ; Best individual performance for all time ''Not include World Championships and Olympic Games'' * , 13th place in Sprint * , 19th place in Sprint * , 66th place in Sprint * , 68th place in Sprint * , 84th place in Sprint * , 88th place in Sprint * , 97th place in Sprint * , 102nd place in Sprint * , 3rd place in Sprint * , 13th place in Sprint * , 46th place in Sprint * , 63rd place in Sprint * , 69th place in Sprint * , 76th place in Sprint * , 86th place in Sprint * , 90th place in Sprint * , 100th place in Sprint * , 102nd place in Sprint ; First individual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Stage 1 ...
The 2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Stage 1 was the opening event of the season and is held in Kontiolahti, Finland, from 28 to 29 November 2020. Schedule of events The events took place at the following times. Medal winners Men Women References {{DEFAULTSORT:2020-21 Biathlon World Cup - Stage 1 Biathlon World Cup - Stage 1, 2020-21 2020–21 Biathlon World Cup Biathlon competitions in Finland Biathlon World Cup The Biathlon World Cup is a top-level biathlon season-long competition series. It has been held since the winter seasons of 1977–78 Biathlon World Cup, 1977–78 for men and 1982–83 Biathlon World Cup, 1982–83 for women. The women's seasons ... [...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] |
Pokljuka
The Pokljuka Plateau () is a forested karst plateau at an elevation of around , located in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. The plateau is known for its forests, mountain pastures (Javornik, Lipanca, Uskovnica, Zajamniki, etc.), and winter sports facilities. It is also a common starting point for mountain hikers. The yearly Biathlon World Cup meets are held at the Pokljuka Biathlon Center, west of the town of Bled ( by car). Pokljuka is part of Triglav National Park. Administratively, it belongs to the municipalities of Bled, Bohinj, and Gorje. Many beech and fir trees were chopped down in the 18th century for the iron foundries in Bohinj. They have been naturally replaced mostly by spruce trees. Some swamps A swamp is a forested wetland.Keddy, P.A. 2010. Wetland Ecology: Principles and Conservation (2nd edition). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK. 497 p. Swamps are considered to be transition zones because both land and water play a role in ... can a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
