Biathlon World Championships 2012
The 45th Biathlon [World Championships] were held in Ruhpolding, Germany, from 1 to 11 March 2012.
There were total of 11 competitions held: sprint, pursuit, individual, mass start and relay races for men and women, and a mixed relay. All events during the championships also counted for the 2011–12 Biathlon World Cup season.
Schedule of events
The schedule of the event stands below. All times in CET.| Date | Time | Event |
| 1 March | 15:30 | 2 × 6 km + 2 × 7.5 km mixed relay |
| 3 March | 12:30 | Men's 10 km sprint |
| 3 March | 15:30 | Women's 7.5 km sprint |
| 4 March | 13:15 | Men's 12.5 km pursuit |
| 4 March | 16:00 | Women's 10 km pursuit |
| 6 March | 15:15 | Men's 20 km individual |
| 7 March | 15:15 | Women's 15 km individual |
| 9 March | 15:15 | Men's 4 × 7.5 km relay |
| 10 March | 15:15 | Women's 4 × 6 km relay |
| 11 March | 13:30 | Men's 15 km mass start |
| 11 March | 16:00 | Women's 12.5 km mass start |