The 2020–21 Biathlon

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was a multi-race tournament over a season of

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, organised by the

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. IBU Cup was the second-rank competition in biathlon after the

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. The season started on 14 January 2021 in

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and ended on 14 March 2021 in

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. The defending overall champions from the

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were Lucas Fratzscher from

and

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from

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Calendar

Below is the IBU Cup calendar for the 2020–21 season. ;Notes * All European Championships races included in the IBU Cup total score. * On 11 September, the rounds originally scheduled at

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and Martell-Val Martello,

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were cancelled.

IBU Cup podiums

Men

Women

Men's team – 4x7.5 km Relay

Women's team – 4x6 km Relay

Mixed

Standings (men)

Overall

* Final standings after 15 races.

Under 25

* Final standings after 15 races.

Nation

*Final standings after 20 races.

Standings (women)

Overall

* Final standings after all races.

Under 25

* Final standings after all races.

Nation

*Final standings after 20 races.

Medal table

References

External links

IBU official site
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