The biathlon World Cup season 2024/2025 continued today in Oberhof, Germany, with the 7.5km sprint race. After a solid performance in the women’s event, Paula Botet, from France, won the race.

Paula Botet, from France, took first place today at the women’s 7.5km sprint race in Oberhof with a total time of 22:52.8 and one clean shooting (0-0).

Maren Kirkeeide, from Norway, snagged second place, 31.1 seconds back, and one missed shot (1-0). Milena Todorova, from Bulgaria, completed the podium in third place, 35.0 seconds behind the winner and one missed shot (0-1). 

Top 5, 7.5km Sprint, Women

1. Paula Botet (FRA), (0-0), 22:52.8
2. Maren Kirkeeide (NOR), (1-0), +31.1
3. Milena Todorova (BUL), (0-1), +35.0
4. Justine Braisaz-Bouchet (FRA), (1-2), +40.3
5. Suvi Minkkinen (FIN), (0-1), +47.8

Complete results can be found HERE and HERE

Read More – Biathlon World Cup: Complete program for Oberhof

FACTS Oberhof Biathlon World Cup Season 2024/2025

• When: Thursday, January 9 to Sunday, January 12, 2025 
• Who: Elite national biathletes – women and men
• Where: Oberhof, Germany
• What: IBU World Cup in Oberhof, Germany

PROGRAM

Thursday, January 9: 7.5km Sprint W (More details can be found HERE)

• 14:20 CET: 7.5km Sprint, Women

Friday, January 10: 10km Sprint M (More details can be found HERE)

• 14:20 CET: 10km Sprint, Men

Saturday, January 11: 10km/12.5km Pursuit W/M (More details can be found HERE)

• 12:30 CET: 10km Pursuit, Women
• 14:45 CET: 12.5km Pursuit, Men

Sunday, January 12: Single Mixed Relay (M+W) and Mixed Relay (M+W) (More details can be found HERE and HERE)

• 12:20 CET: Single Mixed Relay, Men + Women
• 14:30 CET: Mixed Relay, Men + Women

After Oberhof (Germany), the biathlon World Cup heads to Ruhpoldhing (Germany), Antholz-Anterselva (Italy), Lenzerheide (Switzerland) for the World Championships, Nove Mesto Na Morave (Czech Republic), and Pokljuka (Slovenia). Then, the 2024/2025 World Cup season ends in Oslo (Norway).

Also Read: Biathlon World Cup and World Championships: Calendar for the 2024/2025 winter season

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