Biathlon: the race program in Ruhpolding

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Biathlon the race program in Ruhpolding

New week of biathlon in Germany with the World Cup round in Ruhpolding.

After the flawless performance of the French women’s biathlon team during the last round of the World Cup with the victories of Justine Braisaz-Bouchet in the sprint, Julia Simon in the pursuit and the women’s relay on Sunday, the Bleues begin this new round in the Mecca of biathlon with the same ambition. The week begins with a new women’s relay this Wednesday in Ruhpolding, without Justine Braisaz-Bouchet this time, preserved for the individual races, she who is aiming for the big crystal globe this year. The French relay will be composed, in order, of Lou Jeanmonnot, Jeanne Richard, Sophie Chauveau and Julia Simon. Océane Michelon will be present for the individual races.

For men, it’s time to restart the machine. Overwhelmed by events, the French men’s team no longer shines on the biathlon planet, leaving all the podiums to the Norwegians who have scored triples, quadruplets and even quintuplets since the start of winter. For this round of the World Cup, Antonin Guigonnat was demoted to the European Cup and replaced in the selection by the young Oscar Lombardot. Quentin Fillon-Maillet, Fabien Claude, Émilien Jacquelin and Éric Perrot are present in Ruhpolding.

What is the program for the Biathlon World Cup?

In 2023-2024, biathletes will compete in nine World Cup stages and the world championships in Nove Mesto (Czech Republic):

  • Ruhpolding (Germany): January 10 to 14, 2024
  • Antholz-Anterselva (Italy): from January 18 to 22, 2024
  • World Championships in Nove Mesto (Czech Republic): February 7 to 18, 2024
  • Oslo-Holmenkollen (Norway): from February 29 to March 3, 2024
  • Soldier Hollow (United States): March 8 to 10, 2024
  • Canmore (Canada): March 14 to 17, 2024

What is the schedule for the Biathlon World Cup?

The Biathlon World Cup calendar for the 2023/2024 season has been unveiled by the IBU (International Biathlon Union). Here is the schedule:

Ruhpolding (January 10-14)

  • 10/01 – Women’s relay (2:30 p.m.)
  • 11/01 – Men’s relay (2:30 p.m.)
  • 12/01 – Women’s sprint (2:30 p.m.)
  • 13/01 – Men’s sprint (2:30 p.m.)
  • 14/01 – Women’s pursuit (12:30 p.m.)
  • 14/01 – Men’s pursuit (2:45 p.m.)

Antholz-Anterselva (January 18-21)

  • 18/01 – Men’s short individual (2:20 p.m.)
  • 01/19 – Women’s short individual (2:20 p.m.)
  • 20/01 – Single mixed relay (12:55 p.m.)
  • 20/01 – Mixed relay (2:45 p.m.)
  • 01/21 – Men’s mass start (12:30 p.m.)
  • 21/01 – Mass start women (2:45 p.m.)

Nove Mesto World Championships (February 7-18)

  • 7/02 – Mixed relay (5:20 p.m.)
  • 9/02 – Women’s sprint (5:20 p.m.)
  • 10/02 – Men’s sprint (5:05 p.m.)
  • 11/02 – Women’s pursuit (2:30 p.m.)
  • 11/02 – Men’s pursuit (5:05 p.m.)
  • 02/13 – Women’s individual (5:10 p.m.)
  • 02/14 – Men’s individual (5:20 p.m.)
  • 15/02 – Single mixed relay (6:00 p.m.)
  • 02/17 – Women’s relay (1:45 p.m.)
  • 02/17 – Men’s relay (4:30 p.m.)
  • 02/18 – Mass start women (2:15 p.m.)
  • 02/18 – Men’s mass start (4:30 p.m.)

Oslo (February 29-March 3)

  • 02/29 – Women’s individual (2:15 p.m.)
  • 01/03 – Men’s individual (2:15 p.m.)
  • 02/03 – Mass start women (1:20 p.m.)
  • 02/03 – Mass start men (3:20 p.m.)
  • 03/03 – Single mixed relay (12:45 p.m.)
  • 03/03 – Mixed relay (2:45 p.m.)

Soldier Hollow (March 8-10)

  • 08/03 – Men’s relay (8:25 p.m.)
  • 08/03 – Women’s sprint (11:00 p.m.)
  • 09/03 – Women’s relay (8:25 p.m.)
  • 09/03 – Men’s sprint (11:00 p.m.)
  • 10/03 – Women’s pursuit (5:00 p.m.)
  • 10/03 – Men’s pursuit (6:50 p.m.)

Canmore (March 14-17)

  • 14/03 – Men’s sprint (5:40 p.m.)
  • 03/15 – Women’s sprint (5:40 p.m.)
  • 16/03 – Men’s pursuit (12:50 p.m.)
  • 16/03 – Women’s pursuit (3:10 p.m.)
  • 17/03 – Mass start men (12:50 p.m.)
  • 17/03 – Mass start women (3:10 p.m.)

Who is in the French biathlon team?

Women :

  • Justine Braisaz-Bouchet
  • Chloe Chevalier
  • Julia Simon
  • Lou Jeanmonnot
  • Caroline Colombo
  • Sophie Chauveau

Men:

  • Fabien Claude
  • Quentin Fillon-Maillet
  • Antonin Guigonnat
  • Emilien Jacquelin
  • Eric Perrot
  • Emilien Claude or Oscar Lombardot

When are the Nove Mesto Worlds taking place?

This 2023/2024 biathlon season will be marked by the world championships taking place in Nove Mesto (Czech Republic). From February 7 to 18, biathletes from each nation will meet at the World Championships to try to win medals. Here is the schedule for the world championships:

  • 7/02 – Mixed relay (5:20 p.m.)
  • 9/02 – Women’s sprint (5:20 p.m.)
  • 10/02 – Men’s sprint (5:05 p.m.)
  • 11/02 – Women’s pursuit (2:30 p.m.)
  • 11/02 – Men’s pursuit (5:05 p.m.)
  • 02/13 – Women’s individual (5:10 p.m.)
  • 02/14 – Men’s individual (5:20 p.m.)
  • 15/02 – Single mixed relay (6:00 p.m.)
  • 02/17 – Women’s relay (1:45 p.m.)
  • 02/17 – Men’s relay (4:30 p.m.)
  • 02/18 – Mass start women (2:15 p.m.)
  • 02/18 – Men’s mass start (4:30 p.m.)

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