The 2019–20 Biathlon World Cup – Stage 8 was the eighth event[1] of the season and is held in Kontiolahti, Finland, from 12 to 14 March 2020. Originally, two relay races would have been held on March 15, but this was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
Schedule of events edit
The events took place at the following times.[1]
| Date | Time | Events |
|---|---|---|
| 12 March | 15:30 CET | Men's 10 km Sprint |
| 13 March | 15:30 CET | Women's 7.5 km Sprint |
| 14 March | 13:45 CET | Men's 12.5 km Pursuit |
| 15:45 CET | Women's 10 km Pursuit | |
| 15 March | 13:20 CET | Single Mixed Relay |
| 15:15 CET | Mixed 4 x 7.5 km Relay |
Medal winners edit
Men edit
| Event: | Gold: | Time | Silver: | Time | Bronze: | Time |
| 10 km Sprint[3] | Johannes Thingnes Bø Norway |
22:27.8 (0+0) |
Martin Fourcade France |
22:48.9 (0+0) |
Émilien Jacquelin France |
22:50.1 (0+0) |
| 12.5 km Pursuit[4] | Martin Fourcade France |
31:25.4 (0+0+1+2) |
Quentin Fillon Maillet France |
31:28.3 (1+0+0+1) |
Émilien Jacquelin France |
31:29.9 (0+0+1+3) |
Women edit
| Event: | Gold: | Time | Silver: | Time | Bronze: | Time |
| 7.5 km Sprint[5] | Denise Herrmann Germany |
20:00.5 (0+1) |
Franziska Preuß Germany |
20:20.6 (1+0) |
Tiril Eckhoff Norway |
20:32.8 (1+1) |
| 10 km Pursuit[6] | Julia Simon France |
30:43.5 (0+1+1+0) |
Selina Gasparin Switzerland |
31:00.8 (1+2+1+0) |
Lisa Vittozzi Italy |
31:04.4 (1+1+1+1) |
Mixed edit
| Event: | Gold: | Time | Silver: | Time | Bronze: | Time |
| 6 km + 7.5 km Single Mixed Relay Cancelled[7] |
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the competition was cancelled | |||||
| 4 x 7.5 km Mixed Relay Cancelled[7] | ||||||
References edit
- ^ a b "Event schedule". IBU Datacentre at datacenter.biathlonresults.com. International Biathlon Union. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "World Cup Season ends in Kontiolahti on Saturday without spectators". kontiolahtibiathlon.com. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "Kontiolahti final results - Men's 10 km Sprint" (PDF). 12 March 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "Kontiolahti final results - Men's 12.5 km Pursuit" (PDF). 14 March 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "Kontiolahti final results - Women's 7.5 km Sprint" (PDF). 13 March 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "Kontiolahti final results - Women's 10 km Pursuit" (PDF). 14 March 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Update: IBU Statement on World Cup in Oslo, Kontiolahti and Junior OECH". 13 March 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.