The biathlon IBU Cup season 2025/2026 continued today in Obertilliach, Austria, with the pursuit event. Check out the women’s results.

After a dominant performance, Sweden’s Anna-Karin Heijdenberg claimed the pursuit win at the IBU Cup in Austria.

Anna-Karin Heijdenberg (SWE) took first place in the 10km Pursuit race in Obertilliach, finishing in 30:45.5 with two missed shots.

Frida Dokken (NOR) placed second, 13.4 seconds back, with one miss. Paula Botet (FRA) completed the podium in third place, 20.4 seconds behind the winner and two missed shots.

Top 5, 10km Pursuit, Women

1. Anna-Karin Heijdenberg (SWE), (1-0-0-1), 30:45.5
2. Frida Dokken (NOR), (0-0-0-1), +13.4
3. Paula Botet (FRA), (1-1-0-0), +20.4
4. Juni Arnekleiv (NOR), (0-1-0-0), +22.7
5. Emma Nilsson (SWE), (0-0-0-1), +1:01.1

Complete results can be found HERE

Also Read – Obertilliach IBU Cup: Program, start lists and start times

This afternoon, it’s time for the 12.5km Pursuit for men.

FACTS Obertilliach IBU Cup Season 2025/2026

• When: Thursday, December 4 to Sunday, December 7
• Who: Elite national biathletes – women and men
• Where: Obertilliach, Austria
• What: IBU Cup in Obertilliach, Austria

PROGRAM

Thursday, December 4: Women 7.5km Sprint and Men 10km Sprint (more information can be found HERE)

• 10:30 CET: 7.5km Sprint, Women
• 14:10 CET: 10km Sprint, Men

Saturday, December 6: Women 7.5km Sprint and Men 10km Sprint (more information can be found HERE)

• 10:30 CET: 7.5km Sprint, Women
• 14:10 CET: 10km Sprint, Men

Sunday, December 7: Women 10km Pursuit and Men 12.5km Pursuit (more information can be found HERE)

• 10:45 CET: Women 10km Pursuit
• 13:30 CET: Men 12.5km Pursuit

After Obertilliach, the IBU Cup continues in Ridnaun-Val Ridanna (Italy), Lenzerheide (Switzerland), Arber (Germany), Brezno-Osrblie (Slovakia), and Sjusjøen (Norway) for the IBU Open European Championships. The post-championship stages include another weekend in Sjusjøen, before two final weeks of competition in Lake Placid, USA.

Also Read – Biathlon IBU Cup: Calendar for the 2025/2026 winter season

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