2001–02 Biathlon World Cup
The 2001–02 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of biathlon, organised by the International Biathlon Union. The season started on 6 December 2001 in Hochfilzen, Austria, and ended on 24 March 2002 in Holmenkollen, Norway. It was the twenty-fifth season of the Biathlon World Cup.Calendar
Below is the IBU World Cup calendar for the 2001–02 season.World Cup Podium
Men
Women
Men's team
Standings: Men
Overall
- Final standings after 24 races.
Individual
- Final standings after 4 races.
- Final standings after 8 races.
Pursuit
- Final standings after 9 races.
- Final standings after 4 races.
Relay
- Final standings after 6 races.
Nation
- Final standings after 18 races.
Standings: Women
Overall
- Final standings after 24 races.
Individual
- Final standings after 4 races.
Sprint
- Final standings after 8 races.
Pursuit
- Final standings after 9 races.
- Final standings after 4 races.
Relay
- Final standings after 6 races.
Nation
- Final standings after 18 races.
Achievements
;First World Cup career victory:
- , 25, in his 2nd season — the WC 3 Sprint in Brezno-Osrblie; it also was his first podium
- , 27, in her 9th season — the WC 3 Sprint in Brezno-Osrblie; first podium was 2001–02 Individual in Brezno-Osrblie
- , 25, in his 3rd season — the WC 6 Individual in Antholz-Anterselva; it also was his first podium
- , 26, in her 3rd season — the Olympic Pursuit in Salt Lake City; first podium was 1999–2000 Sprint in Ruhpolding
- , 28, in her 7th season — the WC 8 Sprint in Lahti; first podium was 1995–96 Individual in Pokljuka
;First World Cup podium:
- , 24, in his 4th season — no. 3 in the WC 2 Individual in Pokljuka
- , 27, in her 9th season — no. 3 in the WC 3 Individual in Brezno-Osrblie
- , 23, in his 4th season — no. 2 in the WC 3 Mass Start in Brezno-Osrblie
- , 25, in his 2nd season — no. 2 in the WC 5 Sprint in Ruhpolding
- , 22, in his 3rd season — no. 3 in the WC 6 Individual in Antholz-Anterselva
- , 22, in her 3rd season — no. 3 in the WC 6 Pursuit in Antholz-Anterselva
- , 25, in her 7th season — no. 3 in the WC 8 Pursuit in Lahti
- , 24, in her 3rd season — no. 3 in the World Championships Mass Start in Holmenkollen
;Victory in this World Cup :
;Men
- , 7 first places
- , 5 first places
- , 4 first places
- , 3 first places
- , 2 first places
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
;Women
- , 9 first places
- , 6 first places
- , 3 first places
- , 2 first places
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
- , 1 first place
Retirements
Following notable biathletes announced their retirement during or after the 2001–02 season:
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