The biathlon IBU Cup season 2025/2026 continued today in Arber, Germany, with the women’s 7.5km Sprint. Check out the results.

After a dominant performance, France’s Paula Botet claimed the win at the IBU Cup in Germany.

Paula Botet (FRA) took first place in the 7.5km Sprint race in Arber, finishing in 22:58.4 and with one missed shot.

Sophia Schneider (GER) placed second, 7.9 seconds back, with one missed shot. Amandine Mengin (FRA) completed the podium in third place, 8.3 seconds behind the winner and with no misses.

Top 5, 7.5km Sprint, Women

1. Paula Botet (FRA), (1-0), 22:58.4
2. Sophia Schneider (GER), (1-0), +7.9
3. Amandine Mengin (FRA), (0-0), +8.3
4. Sophie Chauveau (FRA), (1-1), +9.2
5. Gilonne Guigonnat (FRA), (1-0), +18.4

Complete results can be found HERE

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

FACTS Arber IBU Cup Season 2025/2026

• When: Thursday, January 8 to Sunday, January 11
• Who: Elite national biathletes – women and men
• Where: Arber, Germany
• What: IBU Cup in Arber, Germany

PROGRAM

Thursday, January 8: Men 15km Short Individual and Women 12.5km Short Individual (more information can be found HERE)

• 10:30 CET: 15km Short Individual, Men
• 14:30 CET: 12.5km Short Individual, Women

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

• 10:45 CET: 10km Sprint, Men
• 14:30 CET: 7.5km Sprint, Women

Sunday, January 11: Men 12.5km Pursuit and Women 10km Pursuit (more information can be found HERE)

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

After Arber (Germany), the IBU Cup continues in 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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