The 1992–93 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of
biathlon
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, organised by the
Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne
The ''Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne'' ( en, International Modern Pentathlon Union), commonly known by the acronym UIPM, has been the international governing body of modern pentathlon since its foundation in London in 1948. Its head ...
. The season started on 17 December 1992 in
Pokljuka
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The plateau is known for its forests, mountain pastures (Javornik, Lipanca, Uskovnica, Zajamniki, etc.), and w ...
,
Slovenia
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, and ended on 21 March 1993 in
Kontiolahti
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, Finland. It was the 16th season of the
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 ...
.
Calendar
Below is the IBU World Cup calendar for the 1992–93 season.
* Results from the World Championships did not count toward the World Cup.
* The relays were technically unofficial races as they did not count towards anything in the World Cup.
World Cup Podium
Men
Women
Men's team
Women's team
Standings: Men
Overall
*Final standings after 12 races.
Individual
*Final standings after 6 races.
Sprint
*Final standings after 6 races.
Nation
*Final standings after 18 races.
Standings: Women
Overall
*Final standings after 12 races.
Individual
*Final standings after 6 races.
Sprint
*Final standings after 6 races.
Nation
*Final standings after 18 races.
Medal table
Achievements
;Victory in this World Cup (all-time number of victories in parentheses):
;Men
* , 2 (6) first places
* , 1 (3) first place
* , 1 (3) first place
* , 1 (3) first place
* , 1 (2) first place
* , 1 (2) first place
* , 1 (2) first place
* , 1 (1) first place
* , 1 (1) first place
* , 1 (1) first place
* , 1 (1) first place
;Women
* , 6 (10) first places
* , 2 (4) first places
* , 1 (3) first place
* , 1 (1) first place
* , 1 (1) first place
* , 1 (1) first place
Retirements
Following notable biathletes retired during or after the 1992–93 season:
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External links
IBU official site
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:1992-93 Biathlon World Cup
Biathlon World Cup
1992 in biathlon
1993 in biathlon