The biathlon World Cup season 2025/2026 concluded today in Holmenkollen, Norway, with the men’s 15km Mass Start. Check out the results.

After a solid performance on the tracks and at the shooting range, Norwegian biathlete John-Olav Smoerdal Botn secured the Mass Start victory in Norway.

John-Olav Smoerdal Botn, from Norway, claimed first place in the 15km Mass Start race in Holmenkollen, finishing in 37:15.6 and with clean shooting.

Philipp Nawrath, from Germany, finished second, 3.7 seconds back, and with clean shooting. Eric Perrot, from France, completed the podium in third place, 13.7 seconds behind the winner, and with two missed shots.

Top 5, 15km Mass Start, Men

1. John-Olav Smoerdal Botn (NOR), (0-0-0-0), 37:15.6
2. Philipp Nawrath (GER), (0-0-0-0), +3.7
3. Eric Perrot (FRA), (0-0-1-1), +13.7
4. Sturla Holm Lægreid (NOR), (0-0-1-0), +20.6
5. Emilien Jacquelin (FRA), (0-1-1-1), +23.9

Complete results can be found HERE

Also Read – Biathlon World Cup 2025/2026: Complete program for Holmenkollen

FACTS Holmenkollen World Cup Season 2025/2026

• When: Thursday, March 19 to Sunday, March 22, 2026
• Who: Elite national biathletes – women and men
• Where: Holmenkollen, Norway
• What: IBU World Cup in Holmenkollen, Norway

PROGRAM

Thursday, March 19: Women 7.5km Sprint (more information can be found HERE)

• 16:15 CET: 7.5km Sprint, Women

Friday, March 20: Men 10km Sprint (more information can be found HERE)

• 16:15 CET: 7.5km Sprint, Women

Saturday, March 21: Women 10km Pursuit and Men 12.5km Pursuit (more information can be found HERE)

• 13:45 CET: 10km Pursuit, Women
• 16:15 CET: 12.5km Pursuit, Men

Sunday, March 22: Women 12.5km Mass Start and Men 15km Mass Start (more information can be found HERE)

• 13:45 CET: 12.5km Mass Start, Women
• 16:30 CET: 15km Mass Start, Men

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

Additional information about the Biathlon World Cup can be found HERE

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