Biathlon at the 1994 Winter Olympics
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The 1994 Winter Olympics
Biathlon
results.
The sport of biathlon
combines the skills of cross-country skiing
and rifle shooting.
One missed target equals a one minute penalty.
Each missed target equals a one-minute penalty.
1994 Winter Olympics
The 1994 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XVII Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event celebrated from 12 to 27 February 1994 in and around Lillehammer, Norway. Lillehammer failed to win the bid for the 1992 event. Lillehammer was awarded the games in 1988, after having beat...
Biathlon
Biathlon
Biathlon is a term used to describe any sporting event made up of two disciplines. However, biathlon usually refers specifically to the winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting...
results.
The sport of biathlon
Biathlon
Biathlon is a term used to describe any sporting event made up of two disciplines. However, biathlon usually refers specifically to the winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting...
combines the skills of cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing is a winter sport in which participants propel themselves across snow-covered terrain using skis and poles...
and rifle shooting.
10 km
February 23, 1994| Medal | Athlete | Time (missed targets) |
|---|---|---|
| 28:07.0 (0) | ||
| 28:13.0 (0) | ||
| 28:27.4 (1) | ||
| 4th | 28:28.9 (1) | |
| 5th | 29:05.4 (2) | |
| 6th | 29:09.7 (2) | |
| 7th | 29:16.0 (1) | |
| 8th | 29:33.8 (1) | |
| 9th | 29:35.8 (0) | |
| 10th | 29:38.5 (0) | |
| 11th | 29:43.1 (2) | |
| 12th | 29:51.7 (2) | |
| 13th | 29:53.1 (2) | |
| 14th | 29:56.6 (1) | |
| 15th | 30:02.1 (4) | |
| 16th | 30:06.2 (3) | |
| 17th | 30:11.0 (3) | |
| 18th | 30:16.6 (1) | |
| 19th | 30:22.6 (2) | |
| 20th | 30:24.2 (3) |
20 km
February 20, 1994| Medal | Athlete | Time (Missed targets) |
|---|---|---|
| 57:25.3 (3) | ||
| 57:28.7 (3) | ||
| 57:41.9 (2) | ||
| 4 | 57:53.1 (0) | |
| 5 | 58:18.1 (2) | |
| 6 | 58:54.1 (3) | |
| 7 | 59:16.4 (4) | |
| 8 | 59:31.4 (5) | |
| 9th | 59:42.4 (3) | |
| 10th | 59:43.9 (0) | |
| 11th | 59:48.9 (1) | |
| 12th | 59:51.1 (3) | |
| 13th | 59:53.5 (4) | |
| 14th | 1:00:06.8 (0) | |
| 15th | 1:00:14.2 (4) | |
| 16th | 1:00:14.5 (3) | |
| 17th | 1:00:18.9 (1) | |
| 18th | 1:00:21.6 (5) | |
| 19th | 1:00:26.5 (2) | |
| 20th | 1:00.27.1 (5) |
One missed target equals a one minute penalty.
4 x 7.5 km relay
February 26, 1994| Pos. | Team | Time (missed targets) |
|---|---|---|
| (Ricco Groß, Frank Luck Frank Luck Frank Luck is a former German biathlete. Frank Luck started early with cross country skiing, but in 1980 he went over to biathlon. By 1988 at the age of 21 he had already qualified for the Winter Olympics in Calgary, where he finished sixth in the sprint event... , Mark Kirchner Mark Kirchner Mark Kirchner is a German former biathlete. He won gold in the 10km sprint at the Albertville Olympics in 1992 and followed that up by taking silver in the 20 km individual and gold in the relay... , Sven Fischer Sven Fischer Sven Fischer is a former German biathlete. He trained with the WSV Oberhof club, and was coached by Frank Ullrich and Fritz Fischer and Klaus Siebert... ) |
1:30:22.1 (0) | |
| (Valeri Kiriyenko Valeri Kiriyenko Valeri Viktorovich Kiriyenko is a Russian biathlete, who win two silver medals at Winter Olympics.-External links:*... , Vladimir Dratchev Vladimir Dratchev Vladimir Petrovich Dratchev is former Soviet, Russian and Belarusian biathlete. He formerly had Russian citizenship and started for Russia until 2002. Dratchev has four world championship titles in his career... , Sergey Tarasov, Sergey Tchepikov) |
1:31:23.6 (2) | |
| (Thierry Dusserre Thierry Dusserre Thierry Dusserre is a French biathlete.He was born in Romans-sur-Isère, Drôme. At the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, he won a bronze medal with the French relay team, in 4 x 7.5 km relay.... , Patrice Bailly-Salins Patrice Bailly-Salins Patrice Bailly-Salins . Is a former French biathlete. He won at the 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer a bronze medal with the French relay team. 1995 he won the world title in the sprint event and came second with the French relay team.In 1994 he won the overall World Cup-References:*... , Lionel Laurent Lionel Laurent Lionel Laurent is a French biathlete.He was born in Moutiers. At the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, he won a bronze medal with the French relay team, in 4 x 7.5 km relay.-References:... , Hervé Flandin Hervé Flandin Hervé Flandin is a French biathlete.He was born in Modane. At the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, he won a bronze medal with the French relay team, in 4 x 7.5 km relay.-References:... ) |
1:32:31.3 (1) | |
| 4 | (Viktor Maigourov Viktor Maigourov Viktor Maigourov or Maigurov is a former biathlete from Russia. Competing for Belarus at the Lillehammer 1994, he placed fourth on the relay with the Belarusian team. He won three World Cup victories, his last at Osbrlie 1997... , Igor Khokhriakov, Oleg Ryzhenkov Oleg Ryzhenkov Oleg Vladimirovich Ryzhenkov is a Belarusian biathlete.- Career :*World Championships*1995 - Bronze medal on the 20 km and on the relay*1996 - Gold medal in the Team event, bronze medal on the relay... , Alexandr Popov) |
1:32:57.2 (0) |
| 5 | (Erkki Latvala, Harri Eloranta Harri Eloranta Harri Henrik Eloranta is a former Finnish biathlete, who won the bronze medal in the 10 km sprint at the 1992 Olympics in Albertville, France.-References:*... , Timo Seppälä, Vesa Hietalahti Vesa Hietalahti Vesa Hietalahti is a former Finnish biathlete-References:*... ) |
1:33:11.9 (1) |
| 6 | (Patrick Favre Patrick Favre Patrick Favre is a former Italian biathlete. At the 1997 World Championship in Osrblie he won a bronze medal with the Italian relay team. Two years later at the 1999 World Championship in Kontiolahti he won a silver medal in the sprint event. In the 1994/95 season he came second in the overall... , Johann Passler Johann Passler Johann Passler is a former Italian biathlete. At the 1988 Olympics in Calgary, Passler won bronze medals in the 20 km and in the relay. In World Championships Passler won two gold medals and two bronze.-External links:**... , Pieralberto Carrara, Andreas Zingerle Andreas Zingerle Andreas Zingerle is a former Italian biathlete. At the 1988 Olympics in Calgary, Zingerle won a bronze medal in the relay. In Biathlon World Championships Zingerle accumulated one individual gold medal and three golds and a bronze in relay and team events.-External links:**... ) |
1:33:17.3 (5) |
| 7 | (Ole Einar Bjørndalen Ole Einar Bjørndalen Ole Einar Bjørndalen is a Norwegian professional biathlete. He is often regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. In 1992, he won his first career medal at the junior world championships. A year later In 1993, after winning a record three junior world championship titles, Bjørndalen... , Ivar Michal Ulekleiv, Halvard Hanevold Halvard Hanevold Halvard Hanevold , is a Norwegian biathlete and Olympic champion. Hanevold won the bronze medal in the men's 20 km individual and the silver medal in the men's 10 km sprint at the 2006 Winter Olympics.He also medaled in biathlon events at the 1998 Winter Olympics and the 2002 Winter... , Jon Åge Tyldum Jon Åge Tyldum Jon Åge Tyldum is a former Norwegian biathlete. He won the overall World Cup in 1992 and 1995. At the World Championships he has won seven medals. In 1998 he retired from the sport.-References:*... ) |
1:33:32.8 (0) |
| 8 | (Tomasz Sikora Tomasz Sikora Tomasz Sikora , is a Polish biathlete.In 1993 he finished second in 10 km sprint at world youth championships in Ruhpolding.... , Jan Ziemianin, Wiesław Ziemianin, Jan Wojtas) |
1:33:49.3 (0) |
7.5 km
February 23, 1994| Medal | Athlete | Time (missed targets) |
| 26:08.8 (2) | ||
| 26:09.9 (2) | ||
| 26:10.0 (0) | ||
| 4 | 26:13.9 (2) | |
| 5 | 26:33.6 (2) | |
| 6 | & | 26:38.8 (2) (3) |
| 8 | 26:46.5 (3) |
15 km
February 18, 1994| Medal | Athlete | Time (missed targets) |
|---|---|---|
| 52:06.6 (2) | ||
| 52:53.3 (3) | ||
| 53:15.3 (3) | ||
| 4 | 53:21.3 (4) | |
| 5 | 53:38.1 (2) | |
| 6 | 53:56.4 (2) | |
| 7 | 53:59.2 (2) | |
| 8 | 54:10.1 (2) |
Each missed target equals a one-minute penalty.
4 x 7.5 km relay
February 25, 1994| Medal | Team | Time (missed targets) |
|---|---|---|
| (Nadezhda Talanova Nadezhda Talanova Nadezhda Talanova is a Russian biathlete. At the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, she won a gold medal with the Russian relay team, which consisted of herself, Natalya Snytina, Luiza Noskova and Anfisa Reztsova.... , Natalya Snytina, Luiza Noskova Luiza Noskova Luiza Nikolayevna Noskova is a Russian biathlete. At the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, she won a gold medal with the Russian relay team.-References:... , Anfisa Reztsova Anfisa Reztsova Anfisa Anatolyevna Reztsova, née Romanova, is a former Soviet and Russian biathlete and cross country skier who competed in both sports from 1985 to 2000... ) |
1:47:19.5 (0) | |
| (Uschi Disl Uschi Disl Ursula Disl is a former German biathlete. , . She resides with her Swedish boyfriend Tomas Söderberg in Austria, and like most German Nordic skiers, is in the military as a border patrol guard... , Antje Misersky Antje Harvey Antje Harvey is a former German cross country skier and biathlete.She began her career as cross country skier and was a member of the East German team that won the 4 x 5 km bronze medal at the 1985 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Seefeld... , Simone Greiner-Petter-Memm Simone Greiner-Petter-Memm Simone Greiner-Petter-Memm is a German cross country skier and biathlete who competed from 1987 to 1997 in cross country skiing and from 1992 to 2000 in biathlon.... , Petra Schaaf Petra Behle Petra Behle is a former German biathlete- Career :Behle won her first gold medal in the 1988 World Championships when she was 19 and she also has three gold medals in the 15 km that happened in 1989, 1991 and 1993 she also has three biathlon-world championship medals in relays from 1995, 1996 and... ) |
1:51:16.5 (6) | |
| (Corinne Niogret Corinne Niogret Corinne Niogret is a former French biathlete. She won 2 Olympic medals and 15 medals in the Biathlon World Championships. In 1999/2000 she finished 3rd in the overall World Cup, and she has a total of 8 victories in World Cup races.-References:*... , Véronique Claudel Véronique Claudel Véronique Claudel is a French biathlete. At the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, she won a gold medal with the French relay team. She won an Olympic bronze medal in 1994.-References:... , Delphyne Heymann Delphyne Heymann Delphyne Heymann is a French biathlete. She finished 6th in the 15 km at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville. She became World Champion with the French team in 1993.... , Anne Briand Anne Briand Anne Briand . Is a former French biathlete. She belonged to the world's best biathletes in the early 1990s. At the 1992 Olympics in Albertville, the first time this competition was introduced at the olympic level she won a gold medal with the French relay team... ) |
1:52:28.3 (1) | |
| 4 | (Ann-Elen Skjelbreid Ann-Elen Skjelbreid Ann-Elen Skjelbreid is a former Norwegian biathlete from the Hålandsdal area in the Norwegian municipality of Fusa. She is the sister of Liv Grete Skjelbreid Poirée and is married with fellow Norwegian biathlete Egil Gjelland... , Annette Sikveland Annette Sikveland Annette Sikveland . Is a former Norwegian biathlete. Under her career as biathlete Sikveland won three relay medals, bronze at the World Championships 1995 in Antholz, silver at the World Championships 1997 in Brezno-Osrblie and bronze at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano... , Hildegunn Fossen, Elin Kristiansen Elin Kristiansen Elin Kristiansen is a former biathlete from Norway. She won two individual World Championships medals, one in 1988 when she won silver at the 10 km event and a bronze in 1990 from the sprint event... ) |
1:54:08.1 (2) |
| 5 | (Valentina Tserbe, Marina Skolota, Olena Petrova Olena Petrova Olena Petrova . Is a Ukrainian biathlete- Career :*Olympics*1998 - silver medal on the 15 km*World Championships... , Elena Ogurtsova) |
1:54:26.5 (3) |
| 6 | (Irina Kokoueva, Natalia Permiakova, Natalia Ryzhenkova, Svetlana Paramyguina) | 1:54:55.1 (8) |
| 7 | (Jana Vápeníková Jana Vápeníková Jana Vápeníková is a former Czech biathlete. She won the gold medal on the relay at the Biathlon World Championship 1993 in Borovetz together with Eva Háková, Iveta Roubíčková and Jiřina Pelčová. At the Winter Olympics her best individual placing was 43rd at the 1992 Winter Olympics in... , Jiřina Pelčová, Iveta Roubíčková, Eva Háková) |
1:57:00.8 (3) |
| 8 | (Beth Coats, Joan Smith, Laurie Tavares, Joan Guetschow Joan Guetschow Joan Guetschow is an Olympic biathlete . She competed at the Olympic Games in 1992 in Albertville and 1994 in Lillehammer, representing the United States. She also competed for her country in the World Championships in Borovetz in 1993. She has also been talented in other sports... ) |
1:57:35.9 (3) |