Biathlon WC 2023/2024: Event Schedule & Results

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The fifth stage of the Biathlon World Cup concluded in Ruhpolding, Germany, featuring sprints, pursuit races, and classic relays. The next stage, set to take place in Antholz, Italy from January 18 to 21, will include individual races, mixed relays, and mass start races before the World Cup takes a break.

The Biathlon World Cup kicked off on November 25 in Östersund, Sweden, and is structured into nine stages along with the World Championship. Following Östersund, athletes competed in Hochfilzen, Austria, and then Oberhof in January. The tour continued with stages in Ruhpolding, Germany, and Antholz-Anterselva, Italy. In February, the World Cup tradition involves a hiatus for the World Championships, scheduled to be held in Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic.

The final three rounds of the Biathlon World Cup will occur in Holmenkollen, Norway, Salt Lake City, USA, and Canmore, Canada, with the last race set for March 17.

This marks the 47th season of the Biathlon World Cup for men and the 42nd for women. The season showcases a diverse range of events, contributing to the rich history and tradition of biathlon competition on the global stage.

The Biathlon World Cup for the current season is well underway, with several stages having taken place and more scheduled in the coming months. Notable athletes such as Norwegian Johannes Thingness Boe for men and Frenchwoman Julia Simon for women are defending their titles from the previous season.

Here is a summary of the completed and upcoming stages:

Stage 1 (November 25 – December 3) – Östersund, Sweden:

Nov 25: Mixed single
Nov 25: Mixed relay
Nov 26: Women’s individual race (15km)
Nov 26: Individual race for men (20km)
Nov 29: Women’s relay (4 x 6 km)
Nov 30: Men’s relay (4 x 7.5 km)
Dec 1: Women’s sprint (7.5 km)
Dec 2: Men’s sprint (10km)
Dec 3: Women’s pursuit (10km)
Dec 3: Pursuit race for men (12.5 km)

Stage 2 (December 8–10) – Hochfilzen, Austria:

Dec 8: Men’s sprint (10km)
Dec 8: Women’s sprint (7.5 km)
Dec 9: Men’s pursuit race (12.5 km)
Dec 9: Women’s pursuit (10km)
Dec 10: Men’s relay (4 x 7.5 km)
Dec 10: Women’s relay (4 x 6 km)

Stage 3 (December 14–17) – Lenzerheide, Switzerland:

Dec 14: Women’s sprint (7.5 km)
Dec 15: Men’s sprint (10km)
Dec 16: Women’s pursuit (10km)
Dec 16: Pursuit race for men (12.5 km)
Dec 17: Women’s mass start (12.5 km)
Dec 17: Men’s mass start (15km)

Stage 4 (January 4-7) – Oberhof, Germany:

Jan 4: Men’s sprint (10km)
Jan 5: Women’s sprint (7.5 km)
Jan 6: Pursuit race for men (12.5 km)
Jan 6: Women’s pursuit race (10km)
Jan 7: Men’s relay (4 x 7.5 km)
Jan 7: Women’s relay (4 x 6 km)

Stage 5 (January 10-14) – Ruhpolding, Germany:

Jan 10: Women’s relay (4 x 6 km)
Jan 11: Men’s relay (4 x 7.5 km)
Jan 12: Women’s sprint (7.5 km)
Jan 13: Men’s sprint (10km)
Jan 14: Women’s pursuit (10km)
Jan 14: Pursuit race for men (12.5 km)

Stage 6 (January 18-21) – Antholz-Anterselva, Italy:

Jan 18: Individual race short for men (15 km)
Jan 19: Individual race short for women (12.5 km)
Jan 20: Single mixed relay
Jan 20: Mixed relay
Jan 21: Mass start for men (15km)
Jan 21: Women’s mass start (12.5 km)

World Championships (February 7-18) – Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic:

Feb 7: Mixed relay
Feb 9: Women’s sprint (7.5 km)
Feb 10: Sprint for men (10km)
Feb 11: Women’s pursuit race (10km)
Feb 11: Pursuit race for men (12.5 km)
Feb 13: Women’s individual race (15km)
Feb 14: Individual race for men (20km)
Feb 15: Single mixed relay
Feb 17: Women’s relay (4 x 6 km)
Feb 17: Men’s relay (4 x 7.5 km)
Feb 18: Women’s mass start (12.5 km)
Feb 18: Mass start for men (15km)

The current season promises exciting competitions across various categories, and fans can look forward to more thrilling biathlon action in the upcoming stages and the World Championships.

Stage 7 (February 29 – March 3) – Holmenkollen, Norway:

Feb 29: Women’s individual race (15km)
Mar 1: Individual race for men (20km)
Mar 2: Women’s mass start (12.5 km)
Mar 2: Mass start for men (15km)
Mar 3: Single mixed relay
Mar 3: Mixed relay

Stage 8 (March 8-10) – Salt Lake City, USA:

Mar 8: Men’s relay (4 x 7.5 km)
Mar 8: Sprint for women (7.5 km)
Mar 9: Women’s relay (4 x 6 km)
Mar 9: Sprint for men (10km)
Mar 10: Women’s pursuit race (10km)
Mar 10: Pursuit race for men (12.5 km)

Stage 9 (March 14-17) – Canmore, Canada:

Mar 14: Women’s sprint (7.5 km)
Mar 15: Sprint for men (10km)
Mar 16: Women’s pursuit race (10km)
Mar 16: Pursuit race for men (12.5 km)
Mar 17: Women’s mass start (12.5 km)
Mar 17: Mass start for men (15km)

These upcoming stages in Norway, the USA, and Canada promise more thrilling biathlon competitions, including individual races, relays, sprints, pursuits, and mass starts. Biathlon enthusiasts can anticipate exciting performances from the world’s top athletes as the season progresses.