2004–05 Biathlon World Cup
The 2004−05 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of biathlon, organised by the International Biathlon Union. The Biathlon World Championships 2005 were part of the Biathlon World Cup.
The men's overall World Cup was won by Norway's Ole Einar Bjørndalen, while Sandrine Bailly of France claimed the women's overall World Cup.Calendar
Below is the World Cup calendar for the 2004–05 season.Men
Standings: Men
Overall
- Final standings after 27 races.
Individual
- Final standings after 4 races.
Sprint
- Final standings after 10 races.
Pursuit
- Final standings after 9 races.
Mass Start
- Final standings after 4 races.
Relay
- Final standings after 5 races.
Nation
- Final standings after 19 races.
Standings: Women
Overall
- Final standings after 27 races.
Individual
- Final standings after 4 races.
Sprint
- Final standings after 10 races.
Pursuit
- Final standings after 9 races.
Mass Start
- Final standings after 4 races.
Relay
- Final standings after 5 races.
Nation
- Final standings after 19 races.
Achievements
;Victory in this World Cup :
;Men
- , 12 first places
- , 5 first places
- , 3 first places
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
;Women
- , 6 first places
- , 5 first places
- , 3 first places
- , 3 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
- , 1 first place
Retirements
Following notable biathletes retired during or after the 2004–05 season:
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