1996–97 Biathlon World Cup

Below is the IBU World Cup calendar for the 1996–97 season. == World Cup Podium==

Men Women Men's team Women's team == Standings: Men ==

Overall • Final standings after 19 races. Individual • Final standings after 6 races. Sprint • Final standings after 9 races. Pursuit • Final standings after 4 races. Relay • Final standings after 5 races. Nation • Final standings after 20 races. == Standings: Women ==

Overall • Final standings after 19 races. Individual • Final standings after 6 races. Sprint • Final standings after 9 races. Pursuit • Final standings after 4 races. Relay • Final standings after 5 races. Nation • Final standings after 20 races. ==Medal table==

;Victory in this World Cup (all-time number of victories in parentheses): ;Men • , 4 (7) first places • , 3 (8) first places • , 3 (4) first places • , 2 (6) first places • , 2 (6) first places • , 2 (2) first places • , 1 (5) first place • , 1 (1) first place • , 1 (1) first place ;Women • , 4 (6) first places • , 3 (11) first places • , 3 (5) first places • , 2 (3) first places • , 1 (9) first place • , 1 (3) first place • , 1 (2) first place • , 1 (2) first place • , 1 (1) first place • , 1 (1) first place • , 1 (1) first place ==Retirements==

The following notable biathletes retired after the 1996–97 season: • • • • • ==References==