The 1995–96 FIS Cross-Country World Cup was the 15th official

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season in

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for men and women. The season began in

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, on 25 November 1995 and finished at

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, on 16 March 1996.

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won the combined men's cup, and

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won the women's.

Calendar

Men

Women

Men's team

Women's team

Men's overall standings

Women's overall standings

Achievements

;Victories in this World Cup (all-time number of victories as of 1995/96 season in parentheses) ;Men * , 6 (30) first places * , 6 (28) first places * , 1 (7) first place * , 1 (1) first place * , 1 (1) first place * , 1 (1) first place ;Women * , 7 (15) first places * , 4 (37) first places * , 2 (13) first places * , 1 (8) first place * , 1 (3) first place * , 1 (10) first place

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:1995-96 FIS Cross-Country World Cup FIS Cross-Country World Cup seasons World Cup 1995-96 World Cup 1995-96