The 2005–06 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of biathlon, organised by the International Biathlon Union. The 2006 Winter Olympics were part of the Biathlon World Cup. The season lasted from 26 November 2005 to 26 March 2006. The men's overall World Cup was won by Norway's Ole Einar Bjørndalen, while Kati Wilhelm of Germany claimed the women's overall World Cup. Calendar Below is the World Cup calendar for the 2005–06 season. World Cup Podium Men Women Men's team Women's team Mixed Standings: Men Overall Final standings after 26 races. Individual Final standings after 3 races. Sprint Final standings after 10 races. Pursuit Final standings after 8 races. Mass Start Final standings after 5 races. Relay Final standings after 5 races. Nation Final standings after 19 races. Standings: Women Overall Final standings after 26 races. Individual Final standings after 3 races. Sprint Final standings after 10 races. Pursuit Final standings after 8 races. Mass Start Final standings after 5 races. Relay Final standings after 5 races. Nation Final standings after 19 races. Medal table Achievements Victory in this World Cup (all-time number of victories in parentheses) Men , 8 (63) first places , 3 (33) first places , 3 (15) first places , 2 (3) first places , 2 (2) first places , 1 (38) first place , 1 (9) first place , 1 (9) first place , 1 (2) first place , 1 (2) first place , 1 (2) first place , 1 (1) first place , 1 (1) first place Women , 6 (15) first places , 6 (6) first places , 3 (9) first places , 2 (15) first places , 2 (5) first places , 2 (2) first places , 1 (30) first place , 1 (22) first place , 1 (21) first place , 1 (6) first place , 1 (1) first place Retirements The following notable biathletes retired after the 2005–06 season: References External links Season statistics at Biathlonworld.com World Cup World Cup Biathlon World Cup