2012–13 Biathlon World Cup
The 2012–13 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of biathlon, organised by the International Biathlon Union. The season started on 25 November 2012 in Östersund, Sweden and ended on 17 March 2013 in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia.Calendar
Below is the IBU World Cup calendar for the 2012–13 season.World Cup Podium
Men
Men's team
Mixed Relay
Standings: Men
Overall">2012–13 Biathlon World Cup – Overall Men">Overall
- Final standings after 26 races.
Individual">2012–13 Biathlon World Cup – Individual Men">Individual
- Final standings after 3 races.
Sprint">2012–13 Biathlon World Cup – Sprint Men">Sprint
- Final standings after 10 races.
Pursuit">2012–13 Biathlon World Cup – Pursuit Men">Pursuit
- Final standings after 8 races.
- Final standings after 5 races.
Relay">2012–13 Biathlon World Cup – Relay Men">Relay
- Final standings after 6 races.
Nation
- Final standings after 21 races.
Standings: Women
Overall">2012–13 Biathlon World Cup – Overall Women">Overall
- Final standings after 26 races.
Individual">2012–13 Biathlon World Cup – Individual Women">Individual
- Final standings after 3 races.
Sprint">2012–13 Biathlon World Cup – Sprint Women">Sprint
- Final standings after 10 races.
Pursuit">2012–13 Biathlon World Cup – Pursuit Women">Pursuit
- Final standings after 8 races.
- Final standings after 5 races.
Relay">2012–13 Biathlon World Cup – Relay Women">Relay
- Final standings after 6 races.
Nation
- Final standings after 21 races.
Standings: Mixed
Mixed Relay
- Final standings after 2 races.
Medal table
Achievements
;First World Cup career victory:
- , 27, in his 6th season — the WC 1 Sprint in Östersund; it also was his first podium and the first podium for a Canadian male biathlete
- , 23, in her 5th season — the WC 2 Pursuit in Hochfilzen; it also was her first podium
- , 23, in her 4th season — the WC 3 Sprint in Pokljuka; it also was her first podium
- , 22, in her 3rd season — the WC 3 Pursuit in Pokljuka; first podium was 2010-11 Sprint in Östersund
- , 25, in his 2nd season — the WC 4 Sprint in Oberhof; first podium was 2011-12 Pursuit in Kontiolahti
- , 26, in her 7th season — the World Championships Sprint in Nové Město; first podium was 2012-13 Sprint in Östersund
- , 28, in his 9th season — the WC 7 Mass start in Holmenkollen; first podium was 2012-13 Pursuit in Pokljuka
;First World Cup podium:
- , 24, in his 4th season — no. 3 in the WC 1 Individual in Östersund
- , 25, in her 3rd season — no. 3 in the WC 1 Individual in Östersund
- , 25, in her 7th season — no. 2 in the WC 1 Sprint in Östersund
- , 27, in her 7th season — no. 3 in the WC 3 Sprint in Pokljuka
- , 28, in his 9th season — no. 2 in the WC 3 Pursuit in Pokljuka
- , 24, in her 7th season — no. 2 in the WC 4 Pursuit in Oberhof
- , 29, in her 8th season — no. 2 in the World Championships Pursuit in Nové Město
- , 21, in her 3rd season — no. 3 in the World Championships Mass start in Nové Město
- , 21, in his 1st season — no. 3 in the WC 7 Pursuit in Holmenkollen
- , 24, in his 4th season — no. 3 in the WC 8 Individual in Sochi
- , 26, in his 3rd season — no. 3 in the WC 8 Sprint in Sochi
;Victory in this World Cup :
;Men
- , 10 first places
- , 3 first places
- , 2 first places
- , 2 first places
- , 2 first places
- , 2 first places
- , 2 first places
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
;Women
- , 11 first places
- , 4 first places
- , 3 first places
- , 3 first places
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
Retirements
Following are notable biathletes who announced their retirement:
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