1978–79 Biathlon World Cup


The 1978–79 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of biathlon, organised by the UIPMB. The season started on 10 January 1979 in Jáchymov, Czechoslovakia, and ended on 8 April 1979 in Bardufoss, Norway. It was the second season of the Biathlon World Cup, and it was only held for men.

Calendar

Below is the World Cup calendar for the 1978–79 season.
*The relays were technically unofficial races as they did not count towards anything in the World Cup.

World Cup Podium

Men

Standings: Men

Overall

;First World Cup career victory:
;First World Cup podium:
;Victory in this World Cup :
Following notable biathletes retired after the 1978–79 season:
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