1988–89 Biathlon World Cup
The 1988–89 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of biathlon, organised by the UIPMB. The season started on 15 December 1988 in Albertville, France, and ended on 19 March 1989 in Steinkjer, Norway. It was the twelfth season of the Biathlon World Cup.Calendar
Below is the World Cup calendar for the 1988–89 season.
Women
Men's team
Women's team
Standings: Men
Overall">1988-89 Biathlon World Cup - Overall Men">Overall
- Final standings after 12 races.
- Final standings after 6 races.
Sprint
- Final standings after 6 races.
Nation
- Final standings after 15 races.
Standings: Women
Overall">1988-89 Biathlon World Cup - Overall Women">Overall
- Final standings after 12 races.
Individual
- Final standings after 6 races.
Sprint
- Final standings after 6 races.
Nation
- Final standings after 15 races.
Achievements
Men
;First World Cup career victory:
- , 21, in his 3rd season — the WC 1 Individual in Albertville; it also was his first podium
- , 21, in his 3rd season — the WC 1 Sprint in Albertville; it also was his first podium
- , 25, in his 7th season — the WC 3 Individual in Ruhpolding; first podium was the 1984–85 Sprint in Antholz-Anterselva
- , 22, in his 3rd season — the WC 5 Individual in Östersund; first podium was the 1988–89 Individual in Hämeenlinna
;First World Cup podium:
- , 23, in his 4th season — no. 2 in the WC 2 Individual in Borovets
- , 22, in his 3rd season — no. 3 in the WC 4 Individual in Hämeenlinna
- , in his 3rd season — no. 2 in the WC 5 Sprint in Östersund
;Victory in this World Cup :
- , 2 first places
- , 2 first places
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
Women
;Victory in this World Cup :
- , 3 first places
- , 2 first places
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
Retirements
The following notable biathletes retired after the 1988–89 season:
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