1997–98 Biathlon World Cup
The 1997–98 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of biathlon, organised by the International Biathlon Union. The season started on 6 December 1997 in Lillehammer, Norway, and ended on 15 March 1998 in Hochfilzen, Austria. It was the 21st season of the Biathlon World Cup.
Calendar
Below is the IBU World Cup calendar for the 1997–98 season.Standings: Men
Overall
Individual
- Final standings after 5 races.
Sprint
- Final standings after 10 races.
Pursuit
- Final standings after 3 races.
Relay
- Final standings after 5 races.
Nation
- Final standings after 20 races.
Standings: Women
Overall
- Final standings after 18 races.
Individual
- Final standings after 5 races.
Sprint
- Final standings after 10 races.
Pursuit
- Final standings after 3 races.
Relay
- Final standings after 5 races.
Nation
- Final standings after 20 races.
Achievements
;Victory in this World Cup :;Men
- , 4 first places
- , 2 first places
- , 2 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
- , 1 first place
- , 6 first places
- , 3 first places
- , 3 first places
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
Retirements
Following notable biathletes retired after the 1997–98 season:*