The 1996–97 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of
biathlon
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, organised by the
International Biathlon Union
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. The season started on 30 November 1996 in
Lillehammer
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,
Norway
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, and ended on 16 March 1997 in
Novosibirsk
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,
Russia
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. It was the 20th 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 for men and 1982–83 for women. The women's seasons until 1986–87 season were called the European Cup, alt ...
.
Calendar
Below is the IBU World Cup calendar for the 1996–97 season.
World Cup Podium
Men
Women
Men's team
Women's team
Standings: Men
Overall
*Final standings after 19 races.
Individual
*Final standings after 6 races.
Sprint
*Final standings after 9 races.
Pursuit
*Final standings after 4 races.
Relay
*Final standings after 5 races.
Nation
*Final standings after 20 races.
Standings: Women
Overall
*Final standings after 19 races.
Individual
*Final standings after 6 races.
Sprint
*Final standings after 9 races.
Pursuit
*Final standings after 4 races.
Relay
*Final standings after 5 races.
Nation
*Final standings after 20 races.
Medal table
Achievements
;Victory in this World Cup (all-time number of victories in parentheses):
;Men
* , 4 (7) first places
* , 3 (8) first places
* , 3 (4) first places
* , 2 (6) first places
* , 2 (6) first places
* , 2 (2) first places
* , 1 (5) first place
* , 1 (1) first place
* , 1 (1) first place
;Women
* , 4 (6) first places
* , 3 (11) first places
* , 3 (5) first places
* , 2 (3) first places
* , 1 (9) first place
* , 1 (3) first place
* , 1 (2) first place
* , 1 (2) first place
* , 1 (1) first place
* , 1 (1) first place
* , 1 (1) first place
Retirements
The following notable biathletes retired after the 1996–97 season:
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References
External links
IBU official website
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Biathlon World Cup
1996 in biathlon
1997 in biathlon