Winter biathlon schedule. Small crystal globe

Quite recently, the intrigues and incredible experiences of the last biathlon season ended, as the time came for the 2017 World Cup in this sport. The strongest athletes from France, Germany, Norway, Russia and other countries will compete for the opportunity to lift the coveted trophy and get a check for a decent amount of money.

Unlike the world championship, these competitions are not held at the same time. To win the tournament, you must overcome all nine stages, which are usually organized on different continents, with maximum performance. Therefore, the winner must have excellent physical fitness and a calm character.

2017 World Cup Schedule

Biathlon World Cup 2017 will begin on November 28 this year. It is at the end of November that the first stage begins in the city of Ostersund (Sweden). The tournament will continue until March 19 next year, the last competition day will be held in Oslo (Norway). As a result, this sporting event will continue for six months.

Each stage will last approximately seven days and will include six different types of racing, which will take place in nine cities located around the world. This number of Biathlon World Cup venues has remained unchanged since the 1999–2000 season.

World Cup 2017

At the moment, nine cities have been identified that will host the competition on their territory. One of them is in Asia, and eight others are in Europe.

Russia – Tyumen
Norway – Oslo
South Korea - Pyongchang
Italy – Antholz
Germany – Ruhpolding
Germany – Oberchow
Czech Republic – Nove Mesto
Slovenia. – Pokljuka
Norway – Ostersund

It is especially pleasant to see our Tyumen in the list of cities. Athletes will compete with each other in the Russian city from 03/06/2017 to 03/12/2017.

It's no secret that during the season, in addition to the World Cup, athletes will also take part in other championships. First of all, the conversation is about the IBU Cup and the world championship. At the same time, the individual achievements of athletes at the world biathlon championship next year will be included in the overall ranking of the world cup. As a result, it can be characterized as an additional stage.

Types of disciplines

The following men's and women's disciplines have been determined, in which athletes will find out which of them is better.

Women's and men's relay: 4x7.5/4x6
Mixed relay: 2x6+2x7.5
Mixed single relay: 1x6+1x7.5 km

For both women and men, the mixed relay races have the same distance. But it is necessary to take into account one important point. The thing is that points acquired in all types of biathlon world cup relay races do not count toward the athlete’s overall standings. Only points in individual championships, of which there are four varieties in the tournament, are taken into account.

Mass start: 15/5
Pursuit: 5/10
Sprint: 10/5
Women's and men's individual race: 15 and 20 km respectively

Potential Winners

The absolute champion of the last few seasons among men is Martin Fourcade (France). This athlete lifted the coveted trophy over his head 4 times from 2012 to 2016. Regarding women, we can say that from among them it is impossible to single out a clear favorite. Over the past five years, Daria Domracheva, Tura Berger, Kaisa Mäkäränen, and Madgalena Neuer have been on the first line. The last two athletes did this twice.

It’s a shame that our biathletes have not often pleased us with victories in this championship. In the Biathlon World Cup, the most titled Russian athlete is Sergei Chepikov. He managed to receive a gold award back in the USSR, at the 1990-1991 tournament. A few years later, already with the Russian flag, Vladimir Drachev turned out to be the best athlete in this tournament (1996).

The situation is approximately similar for our biathletes. Svetlana Davydova and Elena Golovina were World Cup winners in 1991 and 1989, respectively. The last domestic heroine who managed to climb to the pinnacle of fame is Anfisa Reztsova. She managed to become the winner in 1992.

Russian national team composition

To the delight of all fans, the crisis in Russian biathlon has come to an end. All controversial issues regarding doping have been resolved, and young athletes are rapidly rising to the leading positions. Young people are actively fighting for the highest places in any competition.

The men's team of our country is primarily represented by two stars - Evgeny Garanichev and Anton Shipulin. In addition to them, the Russian team’s arsenal includes Alexey Volkov, Alexander Povarnitsyn, Maxim Tsvetkov, Dmitry Malyshko.

Women will also look very worthy at the 2017 World Cup. The obvious leader at the moment is Ekaterina Yurlova. The girl survived a fairly long disqualification, but did not lose her experience and professionalism. I can also compare with her to younger athletes: Daria Virolainen, Elena Shumilova, Olga Podchufarova.

They have already received a lot of awards and titles and are not going to stop there. Let's hope that the experience of past championships will allow the aspiring champions to perform well at the upcoming large-scale tournament.

Starts in the last week of autumn Biathlon World Cup 2016-2017, schedule which includes nine stages plus the World Championship, points for which are also taken into account in the overall WC standings. According to the approved World Cup calendar, the biathlon tournament starts on November 27 with a stage in Ostersund, Sweden.

Biathlon World Cup 2016-2017: schedule

The first stage of the 2016-2017 World Cup will be held in Östersund (Sweden) from November 24 to December 4, 2016, When is the Biathlon World Cup 2016-2017 will start. The stage includes sprint races, pursuit races, individual races, as well as a mixed relay and a single mixed relay.

The second stage of the World Cup will take place in Pokljuka, Slovenia, on December 6-11. The program of this stage includes sprints, pursuit races and relays.

The third stage will take place on December 13-18 in the Czech Republic of Nove Mesto. Here spectators will see sprint races, as well as pursuit and mass start races.

The fourth stage of the 2016-2017 Biathlon World Cup will be hosted by German Oberhoff at the beginning of 2017 - January 2-8. During the holidays there will be sprint races, pursuit races and mass starts.

The fifth stage will also take place in Germany – in Ruhpolding, January 10-15. In addition to sprints and pursuit races, biathlon fans will see relay races.

The sixth stage of the World Cup will be hosted by Italian Anterselva (Antholz) on January 17-22. Here biathletes will compete in mass starts, individual races and relay races.

Next, the biathlon “caravan” will move to Hochfilzen, Austria, where the Biathlon World Championships will be held on February 8-19. The program here will be extensive: sprints, pursuit races, mass starts, individual races, and relay races, both classic and mixed, are planned. Let us note that the Biathlon World Championship is included in the World Cup standings, but this “stage” does not have a separate number.

The seventh stage from February 27 to March 5, 2017 will be held in Pyeongchang, Korea. Sprints, pursuit races and relay races will take place here.

The eighth stage of the 2016-2017 World Cup will be held in Russia. More precisely, in Tyumen, where sprint races, pursuit races, mixed relays and a single mixed relay will take place on March 7-12, 2017.

Finally, the final ninth stage, which will take place on March 14-19 in Holmenkollen, Norway, will complete the World Cup program. Based on the results of sprints, pursuit races and mass starts in Norway, the winners of the general classifications and the above-mentioned types of programs will be determined.

Composition of the Russian biathlon team for the 2016-2017 season

We bring to your attention the expanded composition of the Russian biathlon team. It is these biathletes and biathletes who will represent Russia at the World Cup and World Championships.

Men: Anton Shipulin, Evgeny Garanichev, Anton Babikov, Matvey Eliseev, Alexey Volkov, Alexey Slepov, Maxim Tsvetkov, Dmitry Malyshko, Pyotr Paschenko, Yuri Shopin, Semyon Suchilov, Alexander Povarnitsyn, Alexander Dedyukhin, Timur Makhambetov, Dmitry Ivanov, Sergey Korastylev, Evgeny Boyarskikh, Pavel Magazeev, Alexander Pechenkin, Timofey Lapshin, Vyacheslav Akimov, Alexander Babchin.

Anastasia Zagoruyko, Olga Yakushova, Victoria Slivko, Olga Podchufarova, Ekaterina Yurlova, Ekaterina Shumilova, Olga Shesterova, Daria Virolalain, Galina Nachkasova, Svetlana Sleptsova, Tatyana Akimova, Anna Nikulina, Anna Shcherbinina, Ulyana Kaysheva, Svetlana Mirova, Irina Mirova, Service, Service, Service, Service. Olga Vilukhina, Ekaterina Avvakumova, Valentina Telitsina, Ekaterina Glazyrina.

The schedule of the 2017-2018 biathlon season will delight all fans of this spectacular sport. Starting from November 27, 2017, several stages of the World Cup will be held every month. In addition, we are expecting the European Championship, the world championship among juniors, as well as the winter championship, which will definitely include biathlon competitive disciplines.

The 2017-2018 Biathlon World Cup consists of 9 stages held in various countries. At each stage a number of competitive disciplines are held, such as:

sprint (race with 2 firing lines);
mixed relay (2 stages for men, 2 for women);
mass start (race with a general start and 4 firing lines);
pursuit race (the starting grid is formed based on the results of the sprint);
same type of relay race (each team has 4 biathletes running their own leg);
individual race (4 firing lines, 1 minute is added to the athlete’s time for a miss).

Based on the results of the sprint, mass start, individual race and pursuit race, biathletes are awarded a certain number of points. For example, 60 points are provided for first place in the sprint, and 1 point for last place (40). In the individual race, only the first 30 places are scored: 1 - 60 points, 2 - 54, 3 - 48, etc. After the end of the season, the biathlete who scores the most points receives a cash prize and the main trophy of the tournament - the Crystal Globe.

World Cup schedule

In chronological order, the stages of the 2017-2018 Biathlon World Cup are as follows:

Östersund (27.11.2017 – 03.12.2017);
Hochfilzen (04.12.2017 – 10.12.2017);
Annecy (11.12.2017 – 17.12.2017);
Oberhof (01/02/2018 – 01/07/2018);
Ruhpolding (01/08/2018 – 01/14/2018);
Antholz (01/15/2018 – 01/21/2018);
Kontiolahti (05.03.2018 – 11.03.2018);
Oslo (03/12/2018 – 03/18/2018);
Tyumen (03/19/2018 – 03/25/2018).

A more than two-month break in the World Cup stages is provided for the European Championship (from 01/22/2018 to 01/28/2018), as well as in the South Korean city of Pyeongchang (from 02/09/2018 to 02/25/2018). At the mentioned tournaments, medals will be awarded in the sprint, mass start, individual race, pursuit, mixed and single-type relay.

Description of biathlon stages

The Biathlon World Cup starts in Ostersund, Sweden, a small town with a population of only 60 thousand people. The main advantage of the local route is its close location to the Arctic Circle (less than 100 km). In November, it is always moderately frosty here (-5 – -10 ºС), and the height of the snow cover reaches 10-15 cm. The configuration of the biathlon track has many “loops”, so you can watch almost the entire race from the stands.

The track in the Austrian town of Hochfilzen has a relatively small elevation difference (only 40 meters), as a result of which shooting plays a key role in the race. The local stadium seats 5 thousand spectators, and during the World Cup it is literally packed to capacity. Often on bad days, the track is covered in thick fog, which makes shooting even more unpredictable.

The track in Annecy, France is one of the fastest and most dynamic. Steep climbs give way to sharp descents, making shooting less critical. It won’t be difficult for experienced athletes to make back a few tens of seconds lost on the penalty loop.

The track in Oberhof, Germany, is famous for its elevation changes. In some sections, biathletes have to overcome long climbs 200-400 meters long. The new stadium at the shooting range seats 12 thousand spectators, who support their athletes so zealously that their screams sometimes drown out the sounds of gunfire.

The race in Ruhpolding, another German stage, is always unpredictable. In addition to significant elevation changes, the local weather presents many surprises. Due to the above-zero temperatures, the snow often turns into an impassable mess and sticks to the skis, and this turns the race into a real hell for the athletes. The stadium seats 12 thousand spectators, and its main feature is its close location to the shooting range (less than 10 meters).

In Antholz, Italy, the track is flat, but several artificially created “tyagunki” (steep climbs) force the athletes to give their best. The local stadium seats less than 5 thousand spectators, however, it boasts a huge screen where the race results are displayed.

The Finnish stage in Kontiolahti is famous for its unique track. It is located at an altitude of 90-120 meters above sea level, and the thin mountain air forces biathletes to experience oxygen starvation during the race. An athlete’s body literally works to its limits, so to win, you need to make incredible efforts. The stadium in Kontiolahti seats 10 thousand spectators, it is equipped with an electronic scoreboard and information screens.

The relatively modest size of the Norwegian circuit in Oslo is compensated by an amazing fan atmosphere. Also, the local mountain slopes are known for their steep descents, as a result of which falls often occur during the race. In Oslo, no one will gloat over his opponent’s failure, and even the biathlete who finishes in last place will receive his share of applause.

The final stage of the 2017-2018 Biathlon World Cup is so far. The main test for biathletes will be the famous Siberian frosts, reaching -25 ºС. The pressing issue for millions of domestic fans remains the inclusion of the track in the tournament. The fact is that, according to the recommendations of the IOC in connection with the doping scandal in Russian sports, the International Biathlon Union last year moved the stage from Tyumen to the Czech Novo Mesto. A similar castling is quite likely in the upcoming season.

Contenders for the Crystal Globe

Biathlon 2017 news only fueled spectator interest in the competition. In the men's competition, Martin Fourcade will be a clear contender for the title. Last season he had no equal, and the jet Frenchman won the Crystal Globe with a margin of 453 points. Second place went to the best Russian, Anton Shipulin, with whom Fourcade had a conflict. It is obvious that Martin was bored by the lack of serious competition and made a number of unflattering statements about Russian athletes suspected of doping. In response to this, Anton advised his opponent to mind his own business and leave doping investigations to more competent specialists. The verbal altercation reached the point of refusal of a handshake at the awards ceremony. The conflict was hushed up, but a residue remained.

In addition to Fourcade and Shipulin, a number of talented athletes are vying for the Crystal Globe, and any of them can “shoot”. This list includes:

Emil-Hegle Svendsen;
Arndt Peiffer;
Johannes Boe;
Tarjei Be.

For women, the fight for the trophy will be serious. Several dozen athletes are vying for the title, but the main contenders are:

Laura Dahlmeier (last season's winner);
Gabriela Koukalova;
Kaisa Mäkäräinen
Marie Dorin-Auber.

Separately, we should highlight three-time Olympic champion Daria Domracheva, whose last season was disrupted due to the birth of a child. Dasha never managed to get into optimal shape, but in the upcoming competition she has every chance to take her usual place at the top of the table. We will find out very soon whether the Belarusian athlete will be able to compete with a whole galaxy of new stars.

Thus, the 2017-2018 biathlon season starts in November. It will be eventful, exciting and unpredictable. Don't miss the exciting races of the World Cup, European Championship and Olympics 2018.

The 2017/2018 biathlon season starts on August 24, 2017, and ends on March 25, 2018. Fans will see the European Championship, the Olympic tournament, the World Cup and other significant competitions. Russian masters will participate in all competitions. And not as extras – but as serious contenders for awards! Anton Shipulin, Olga Podchufarova, Alexey Loginov, Tatyana Akimova - this is our star “bestiary”, on which the main hopes of domestic fans are pinned!

Schedule of the 2017 – 2018 biathlon season

In the upcoming season, viewers will see 6 significant tournaments. Here's what the full calendar looks like:

August 25 – 27, 2017: World Summer Biathlon Championships 2017 (Tchaikovsky, Russia);
November 24 – 26, 2017: 1st stage of the European Cup 2017/18 (Beistolen, Norway);
November 24 – December 3, 2017: 1st round of the 2017/2018 World Cup (Östersund, Sweden);
December 4 – 10, 2017: 2nd stage of the 2017/2018 World Cup (Hochfilzen, Austria);
December 8 – 10, 2017: 2nd stage of the European Cup 2017/18 (Lenzerheide, Switzerland);
December 11 – 17, 2017: 3rd round of the 2017/2018 World Cup (Annecy, France);
December 13 – 16, 2017: 3rd stage of the European Cup 2017/18 (Obertillach, Austria);
January 2 – 7, 2018: 4th round of the 2017/2018 World Cup (Oberhof, Germany);
January 5 – 7, 2018: 4th stage of the European Cup 2017/18 (Brezno-Osrblie, Slovakia);
January 8 – 14, 2018: 5th round of the 2017/2018 World Cup (Ruhhpolding, Germany);
January 11 – 13, 2018: 5th stage of the European Cup 2017/18 (Arber, Germany);
January 15 – 21, 2018: 6th round of the 2017/2018 World Cup (Antholz-Anterselva, Italy);
January 22 – 28, 2018: European Biathlon Championships 2018 (Ridnau, Italy);
January 31 – February 3, 2018: 6th stage of the 2017/18 European Cup (Martel-Val Martello, Italy);
February 10 – 23, 2018: Winter Olympic tournament 2018 (Pyeongchang, South Korea);
February 26 – March 4, 2018: World Junior Biathlon Championship 2018 (Otepää, Estonia);
March 5 – 11, 2018: 7th round of the 2017/2018 World Cup (Kontiolahti, Finland);
March 8 – 11, 2018: 7th stage of Europe 2017/18 (Uvat, Russia);
March 12 – 18, 2018: 8th round of the 2017/2018 World Cup (Oslo-Holmenkollen, Norway);
March 13 – 17, 2018: 8th stage of the European Cup 2017/18 (Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia);
March 19 – 25, 2018: 9th round of the 2017/2018 World Cup (Tyumen, Russia).

Biathlon season championships

Let's look in general terms at what the main competitions of the upcoming edition are, and what fans of domestic athletes should hope for.

2017 Summer Biathlon World Championships

Summer, August, roller skating... We are all used to associating biathlon competitions with snow and winter. However, for many years now, since 1996, the World Championships have been held in this unusual type of biathlon. And, I must say, Russia regularly wins awards at these championships, being among the leaders in the medal standings.

The upcoming competition will take place in the city of Tchaikovsky (Perm region). The competition will take place from August 25 to 27.

European Open Cup 2017/18

A series of competitions that will take place on the European continent. The upcoming edition of the tournament will begin in Beistostolen, Norway on November 23, 2017, and will end on March 17, 2018 in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. A total of 8 rounds are planned for the new season.

Biathlon World Cup 2017/2018

One of the three top tournaments in the biathlon world. Spectators will witness 9 stages, at the end of which the champions among men and women will be determined. In the last draw, Anton Shipulin took second place in the general classification. The crystal cup went to Martin Fourcade. Let's hope that Anton will finally win the trophy!

European Biathlon Championships 2018

This is an open championship, in which representatives of all continents, not only Europe, can take part.

The competition has been deprived of the attention of the main biathlon stars. Despite this, the European Championship is still considered the largest competition. So biathlon fans always have something to see.

Olympic biathlon tournament 2018

The athletes have been waiting for this event for the last 4 years! Olympic gold is an opportunity to forever write yourself in the history of world biathlon. Therefore, no other competition can compare with the Olympics.

The last time the games were held in Sochi, Russia. Our athletes did not perform very convincingly. Maybe Korean Pyeongchang will be more supportive of our athletes?!

Biathlon World Championships among boys/girls and juniors 2018

The tournament is intended for juniors (up to 21 years old) and girls/boys (up to 19 years old). Young athletes will compete for 16 sets of awards in the Estonian city of Otepää.

It is unlikely that such a competition will attract a wide audience. However, ardent biathlon fans will find interesting moments in any case.

Biathlon is considered one of the most exciting and spectacular sports that is loved in Russia. The schedule of all competitions held in the noted type of physical education in the 2017-2018 season is already known. Starting from the end of November, various stages of the World Cup, the European Championship, the junior championship, and one of the most anticipated competitions, the 2018 Winter Olympics, will be held monthly.

New season regulations

The Biathlon World Championships in 2018 will consist of 9 stages. Each of them is planned to be held in different countries and will concern certain competitive disciplines.

Sprint is a race that takes place with two fiery stages.
A mixed relay consisting of two stages, different for men and women.
Mass start is a race with 4 fire stages.
Pursuit – the exact start time of the athletes depends on the results of the sprint.
One-type relay race - 4 biathletes from each team compete in a separate stage.
Individual race - consists of 4 fire lines, for each miss an additional minute is added.

For the first 4 types of biathlon, athletes are awarded a certain number of points. For example, a leading position in a sprint is worth 60 points, while the last place, 40th place, deserves no more than 1 point. The individual race provides the opportunity to add to their own “track record” only to the first 30 biathletes who arrive at the finish line. In this case, the leader gets 60 points, the second - 54, the third - 48, and so on. In the final of the entire tournament, the athlete who scores the most points receives a monetary reward and the most famous biathlon trophy, the Crystal Globe.

Schedule of the future championship

In order to understand where each stage of the competition in the noted sport will take place, the entire chronology of each of them should be shown.

Östersund – from November 27 to December 3, 2017.
Hochfilzen – from 4 to 10 December 2017.
Annecy - from 11 to 17 December 2017.
Oberhof – from 2 to 7 January 2018.
Ruhpolding - from January 8 to January 14, 2018.
Antholz – from 15 to 21 January 2018.
Kontiolahti – from 5 to 11 March 2018.
Oslo – from 12 to 18 March 2018.
Tyumen - from March 19 to March 25, 2018.

A two-month break in competitions is necessary for additional competitions: the European Championships, scheduled from January 22 to 28, 2018, as well as the PyeongChang Olympics, from February 9 to 25, 2018. At the mentioned tournaments, the main competition of biathletes will be carried out in 6 stages: sprint, mass start, individual race, mixed and single-type relay, as well as pursuit.

Detailed information about each stage of the competition

The world championship in the noted sport begins in a small Swedish city Ostersund, where no more than 60 thousand people currently live. A special feature of this place is its close location to the Arctic Circle - only 100 km. Since the beginning of November it has been quite cool here (-5...-10 degrees), and the height of the snow cover reaches 15 centimeters. The biathlon track itself consists of different levels of difficulty, which allows you to clearly follow all stages of the race right from the stands.

Next, the biathletes will move to an Austrian town Hochfilzen, where there is a very small difference in height - around 40 meters. It is clear that in this case, the main feature of the race will be exclusively shooting. The local stadium can accommodate only 5 thousand people, and at the time of the world championship there is no place for an apple to fall. When the sun disappears behind impenetrable clouds, the track is shrouded in thick fog, making shooting more unpredictable and interesting.

Biathlon in a French settlement Annecy considered one of the most dynamic in the world. The current route amazes with its steep climbs and unexpected descents. As a result, the final of the local competition depends solely on the speed of the participants themselves.

German town route Oberhof It is famous throughout the world for its large altitude difference. In some cases, climbs can reach 400 meters. Recently a new stadium appeared here, accommodating at least 12 thousand spectators. Usually, all fans are very conscientious about their immediate responsibilities, and therefore support their favorite favorites with considerable zeal.

The next stage is another German race in Ruhpolding. It is famous for its unpredictability and entertainment. In addition to considerable differences in altitude, the local weather is no less capricious. Very often the air temperature becomes above zero, and then the perfect snow cover turns into a real mess that sticks to the skis. It is impossible to imagine more difficult conditions for athletes, but this does not in any way cancel the main highlight of the local biathlon - the close location of the spectator stands to the shooting range (no more than 10 meters).

Next, the 2018 biathlon championship will be relocated to Italy, to the town Antholz. The local track is very flat, which did not stop the organizers from making it more interesting with the help of artificial climbs. To cover the entire distance, athletes will have to work hard. The stadium seats only 5 thousand people, but there is a huge screen from which the results of the competition can be clearly seen.

The next stage of the championship is planned in Finnish Kontiolahti. The local route is considered unique, as it is located at an altitude of 120 meters above sea level. It is clear that the air here is a little thin, and therefore during the competition athletes have to deal with oxygen deprivation. What can we say - to win you will need to exhaust all the strength of the body and make truly titanic efforts. The local stadium is designed for 10 thousand spectators, and is also equipped with information screens and a large scoreboard.

The next stage of the biathlon is held at the Norwegian stadium in Oslo. The local track consists of steep slopes, due to which falls are common during the competition. A huge number of people come to watch the Winter Games, and therefore even the athlete who comes last to the finish line is greeted with applause.

The final stage of the championship of the 2017-2018 season will be held in the Russian town Tyumen. A special feature of this place will be the fairly strong Siberian frosts - at least -25 degrees. It is worth recalling that due to the outbreak of a doping scandal, the IOC moved last year’s stage of the championship in Russia to the Czech New Place. It is quite possible that the situation will repeat itself this year, but so far there have been no official statements on this matter.