Christoph Stephan

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Christoph Stephan
2014-04-01 Biathlon World Cup Oberhof - Mens Pursuit - 18 - Christoph Stephan (2).JPG
Born (1986-01-12) 12 January 1986 (age 38)
Rudolstadt, Bezirk Gera, East Germany
World Cup career
Seasons2006–2015
Podiums3
Wins1
Medal record
Men's biathlon
Representing Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2009 Pyeongchang 20 km individual
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2009 Pyeongchang 4x7.5 km relay
Junior World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2007 Martell 10 km sprint
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2007 Martell12.5 km pursuit
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2007 Martell4 × 7.5 km relay
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2006 Presque Isle 4 × 7.5 km relay
Updated on 23 January 2010.

Christoph Stephan (born 12 January 1986 in Rudolstadt, Bezirk Gera) is a former German biathlete. In 2009 in Antholz, he won his first single World Cup Race.

Career highlights

IBU World Championships
2009, Pyeongchang, Silver medal icon.svg 2nd at 20 km individual
2009, Pyeongchang, Bronze medal icon.svg 3rd at team relay (with Rösch / Peiffer / Greis)
World Cup
2009, Ruhpolding, Silver medal icon.svg 2nd at team relay (with Rösch / Peiffer / Lang)
2009, Rasen-Antholz, Gold medal icon.svg 1st at mass start


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