How are para biathlon results decided?
A · Advanced · Shooting and penalties · 4 of 4Competition time is the calculated skiing time plus penalties and adjustments, which take no percentage. The finish counts at the toe of the front foot, or a sit-ski's front binding; a guide's time is not recorded. World Cup points run from 100 for first. Protests go to the jury in writing with a 100-euro fee, returned if upheld.
How it works
- Competition time: calculated time plus penalties.
- Penalties: no percentage.
- Finish: front toe or front binding.
- Guide: not timed.
- Precision: a tenth of a second.
- Ties: placing shared.
- World Cup: 100, 95, 90 and on.
- Protest fee: 100 euros.
The glossary has the competition time, the moment of finish, the ties, the World Cup points, the protest and the IBU qualifying points.
Tricky cases
Is a lower qualifying points score better?
Yes. The winner scores zero.
What if a pursuit final stops early?
Times are taken after the third bout's loop.
Can results be appealed after the jury?
Yes, to the Jury of Appeal within 15 minutes.
Can a race be rerun?
Yes, if its fairness is in doubt.
Why the rule exists
Adding penalties after the percentage makes a miss cost every class the same.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standing, VI | Front toe | E 9.2 |
| Sitting | Front binding | E 9.2 |
| Protests | 100 euros | E 10.2 |
From the rule book
IBU, Para Biathlon Event and Competition Rules (version 2025), articles 1.5.3.4, 2.4, 9.2 to 9.4, 10 and 13.8. Checked 14 October 2026. Official document: IBU Para Biathlon ECR 2025.