2011–12 Biathlon World Cup
The 2011–12 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of biathlon, organised by the International Biathlon Union. The season started on 30 November 2011 in Östersund, Sweden and ended on 18 March 2012 in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia.Calendar
Below is the IBU World Cup calendar for the 2011–12 season.World Cup Podium
Men
Men's team
Mixed Relay
Standings: Men
- Final standings after 26 races.
Individual">2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – Individual Men">Individual
- Final standings after 3 races.
Sprint">2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – Sprint Men">Sprint
- Final standings after 10 races.
Pursuit">2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – Pursuit Men">Pursuit
- Final standings after 8 races.
- Final standings after 5 races.
Relay">2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – Relay Men">Relay
- Final standings after 4 races.
Nation
- Final standings after 20 races.
Standings: Women
Overall">2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – Overall Women">Overall
- Final standings after 26 races.
Individual">2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – Individual Women">Individual
- Final standings after 3 races.
Sprint">2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – Sprint Women">Sprint
- Final standings after 10 races.
Pursuit">2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – Pursuit Women">Pursuit
- Final standings after 8 races.
- Final standings after 5 races.
Relay">2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – Relay Women">Relay
- Final standings after 4 races.
Nation
- Final standings after 20 races.
Standings: Mixed
Mixed Relay
- Final standings after 3 races.
Medal table
Achievements
;First World Cup career victory:
- , 29, in his 8th season — the WC 5 Individual in Nové Město; first podium was 2006-07 Sprint in Khanty-Mansiysk
- , 22, in his 4th season — the WC 6 Sprint in Antholz; it also was his first podium
- , 23, in his 2nd season — the WC 7 Sprint in Holmenkollen; first podium was 2011-12 Sprint in Antholz
- , 24, in his 6th season — the World Championships Individual in Ruhpolding; first podium was 2008-09 Individual in Pyeong Chang
;First World Cup podium:
- , 28, in her 10th season — no. 2 in the WC 1 Individual in Östersund
- , 29, in his 9th season — no. 3 in the WC 1 Pursuit in Östersund
- , 23, in his 1st season — no. 3 in the WC 3 Sprint in Hochfilzen
- , 23, in his 2nd season — no. 2 in the WC 6 Sprint in Antholz
- , 24, in his 1st season — no. 3 in the WC 8 Pursuit in Kontiolahti
- , 23, in her 3rd season — no. 3 in the World Championships Pursuit in Ruhpolding
;Victory in this World Cup :
;Men
- , 8 first places
- , 4 first places
- , 3 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
;Women
- , 10 first places
- , 6 first places
- , 4 first places
- , 3 first places
- , 2 first places
- , 1 first place
Retirements
Following are notable biathletes who announced their retirement:
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