1996–97 Biathlon World Cup
The 1996–97 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of biathlon, organised by the International Biathlon Union. The season started on 30 November 1996 in Lillehammer, Norway, and ended on 16 March 1997 in Novosibirsk, Russia. It was the twentieth season of the Biathlon World Cup.Calendar
Below is the IBU World Cup calendar for the 1996–97 season.Men
Women
Men'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.
Achievements
;Victory in this World Cup :
;Men
- , 4 first places
- , 3 first places
- , 3 first places
- , 2 first places
- , 2 first places
- , 2 first places
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
;Women
- , 4 first places
- , 3 first places
- , 3 first places
- , 2 first places
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
Retirements
The following notable biathletes retired after the 1996–97 season:
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