2020–21 Biathlon World Cup


The 2020–21 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race series over a season of biathlon, organised by the International Biathlon Union. The season started on 28 November 2020 in Kontiolahti, Finland and ended on 21 March 2021 in Östersund, Sweden.
Starting from this season a blue bib will be introduced for the best biathlete under the age of 25.

Calendar

Below is the IBU World Cup calendar for the 2020–21 season.

Calendar changes

Standings (men)

[2020–21 [Biathlon World Cup – Overall Men|Overall]]

  • Final standings after 26 races.

Under 25">2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Overall Men">Under 25

  • Final standings after 26 races.

Individual">2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Individual Men">Individual

  • Final standings after 3 races.

Sprint">2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Sprint Men">Sprint

  • Final standings after 10 races.

Pursuit">2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Pursuit Men">Pursuit

  • Final standings after 8 races.

[2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – [Mass start Men|Mass start]]

  • Final standings after 5 races.

Relay">2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Relay Men">Relay

  • Final standings after 6 races.

Nation">2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Nation Men">Nation

  • Final standings after 25 races.

Standings (women)

Overall">2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Overall Women">Overall

  • Final standings after 26 races.

Under 25">2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Overall Women">Under 25

  • Final standings after 26 races.

Individual">2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Individual Women">Individual

  • Final standings after 3 races.

Sprint">2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Sprint Women">Sprint

  • Final standings after 10 races.

Pursuit">2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Pursuit Women">Pursuit

  • Final standings after 8 races.

Mass start">2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Mass start Women">Mass start

  • Final standings after 5 races.

Relay">2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Relay Women">Relay

  • Final standings after 6 races.

Nation">2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Nation Women">Nation

  • Final standings after 25 races.

Standings: Mixed

Mixed relay">2020–21 Biathlon World Cup – Mixed Relay">Mixed relay

  • Final standings after 6 races.

Points distribution

The table shows the number of points won in the 2020/21 Biathlon World Cup for men and women. Relay events do not impact individual rankings.

Achievements

; First World Cup career victory
;Men
;Women
; First World Cup podium
;Men
  • Sturla Holm Lægreid, 23, in his 2nd season — no. 1 in the Stage 1 Individual in Kontiolahti
  • Johannes Dale, 23, in his 3rd season — no. 1 in the Stage 3 Sprint in Hochfilzen
  • Felix Leitner, 24, in his 5th season – no. 2 in the Stage 6 Mass Start in Oberhof
  • Eduard Latypov, 26, in his 3rd season – no. 2 in the Stage 10 Mass Start in Östersund
;Women
; Victory in this World Cup
;Men
;Women

Retirements

The following notable biathletes retired during or after the 2020–21 season:
;Men
;Women