1977–78 Biathlon World Cup


The 1977–78 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of biathlon, organised by the UIPMB. The season started on 13 January 1978 in Ruhpolding, West Germany, and ended in April 1978 in Sodankylä, Finland. It was the first ever season of the Biathlon World Cup, and it was only held for men.
and Klaus Siebert at the East German Championships in 1978

Calendar

Below is the World Cup calendar for the 1977–78 season.
*The relays were technically unofficial races as they did not count towards anything in the World Cup.

World Cup Podium

Men

Standings: Men

Overall

;First World Cup career victory:
;First World Cup podium:
;Victory in this World Cup :
Following notable biathletes retired after the 1977–78 season:
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