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Revision as of 23:04, 10 January 2026
2025–26 Biathlon World Cup Stage
The 2025–26 Biathlon World Cup – Stage 3 was the third event[1] of the season and was held in Le Grand-Bornand, France, from 15 to 21 December 2025. The event consisted of three individual competitions.
Stage overview
Ahead of the 2025–26 Biathlon World Cup stage in Le Grand-Bornand, national federations published their team selections for the French leg of the circuit, with several notable returns, withdrawals and first-time call-ups across the field.
Germany have announced their squad, with Franziska Preuß returning and replacing Marlene Fichtner. Selina Grotian continues to miss races due to illness.[2] Sweden have confirmed several changes to their team: Oskar Andersson has received his first call-up to the World Cup, while Viktor Brandt has been replaced by Henning Sjökvist. Anna-Karin Heijdenberg has been included in the main team following her success at the IBU Cup. Linn Gestblom has returned home for training and will not take part in the races at this stage.[3] France announced its home selection with Paula Botet and Valentin Lejeune, while Jeanne Richard was entered only for the mass start, limiting her participation at this stage.[4] Norway keeping seven men in the squad, while the women’s group remained unchanged compared to the previous World Cup stage.[5] Shortly afterward, a late adjustment was required as Martin Uldal withdrew, with Isak Frey confirmed to start in the sprint.[6] Slovenia confirmed the return of Anamarija Lampič after illness, selecting a total of seven athletes for Le Grand-Bornand.[7] Finland unveiled its squad with Suvi Minkkinen leading the team and Otto Invenius earning his first selection of the season.[8] Latvia selected six athletes, highlighted by the return of Andrejs Rastorgujevs.[9]
Schedule of events
The events took place at the following times.[1]
| Date | Time | Events |
|---|---|---|
| 18 December | 15:15 CET | Women’s 7.5 km Sprint |
| 19 December | 15:15 CET | Men’s 10 km Sprint |
| 20 December | 13:10 CET | Women’s 10 km Pursuit |
| 15:45 CET | Men’s 12.5 km Pursuit | |
| 21 December | 13:15 CET | Women’s 12.5 km Mass Start |
| 15:45 CET | Men’s 15 km Mass Start |
Medal winners
Men
Women
Achievements
- Best individual performance for all time
- First World Cup individual race
References
- ^ a b “Event schedule”. IBU Datacentre at datacenter.biathlonresults.com. International Biathlon Union.
- ^ “Franziska Preuß back, not Selina Grotian: Germany unveil their squad for Le Grand-Bornand”. Nordic Mag. December 16, 2025.
- ^ “First for Oscar Andersson, Anna-Karin Heijdenberg retained, Linn Gestblom returns home: Sweden’s selection for Le Grand-Bornand”. Nordic Mag. December 16, 2025.
- ^ “Paula Botet and Valentin Lejeune retained; Jeanne Richard only on the mass start: France’s selection for Le Grand-Bornand”. Nordic Mag. December 15, 2025.
- ^ “Norway stays with seven men, women’s group unchanged for Le Grand-Bornand”. Nordic Mag. December 15, 2025.
- ^ “Martin Uldal withdraws; Isak Frey will start the sprint”. Nordic Mag. December 18, 2025.
- ^ “Anamarija Lampič back after illness; seven Slovenians selected for Le Grand-Bornand”. Nordic Mag. December 17, 2025.
- ^ “First selection of the winter for Otto Invenius; Suvi Minkkinen leads Finland’s team”. Nordic Mag. December 16, 2025.
- ^ “Andrejs Rastorgujevs back; Latvia with six athletes at Le Grand-Bornand”. Nordic Mag. December 16, 2025.
- ^ “Le Grand-Bornand final results – Men’s 10 km Sprint” (PDF).
- ^ “Le Grand-Bornand final results – Men’s 12.5 km Pursuit” (PDF).
- ^ “Le Grand-Bornand final results – Women’s 7.5 km Sprint” (PDF).
- ^ “Le Grand-Bornand final results – Women’s 10 km Pursuit” (PDF).
