2015–16 FIS Cross-Country World Cup
The 2015–16 FIS Cross-Country World Cup was the 35th official World Cup season in cross-country skiing for men and women. The season started on 27 November 2015 in Ruka , Finland, and ended on 12 March 2016 in Canmore, Alberta , Canada.
Therese Johaug set a new record for total points in one season, with 2681. Martin Johnsrud Sundby set a new men's record for total points in one season, with 2634. Sundby won 14 races during the season and surpassed Petter Northug 's record of nine victories which he achieved in both 2009–10 and 2012–13 . Johaug won 17 races during this season and equaled Marit Bjørgen 's record from 2011–12 ; a record Johaug herself eclipsed with 20 victories in the 2019–20 season.
Calendar
Men
Women
Prize money
Rank
after 57 payouts
CHF
1
Martin Johnsrud Sundby 407,200
2
Sergey Ustiugov 159,250
3
Petter Northug 144,750
4
Finn Hågen Krogh 133,000
5
Maurice Manificat 65,550
6
Federico Pellegrino 62,750
7
Niklas Dyrhaug 52,625
8
Emil Iversen 37,250
9
Francesco De Fabiani 34,624
10
Baptiste Gros 30,000
Helvetia U23
Audi Quattro Bonus Ranking
Prize money
Rank
after 57 payouts
CHF
1
Therese Johaug 430,700
2
Ingvild Flugstad Østberg 236,750
3
Heidi Weng 224,625
4
Maiken Caspersen Falla 106,563
5
Stina Nilsson 91,749
6
Astrid Uhrenholdt Jacobsen 63,500
7
Krista Pärmäkoski 58,937
8
Charlotte Kalla 48,675
9
Jessie Diggins 46,500
10
Kerttu Niskanen 36,125
Helvetia U23
Audi Quattro Bonus Ranking
Nations Cup
Achievements
New official FIS count from 2015/16 season.[ 77]
First World Cup career victory
Men Sondre Turvoll Fossli , 22, in his 6th season – the WC 1 (Sprint C) in Kuusamo; first podium was 2014-15 WC 1 (Sprint C) in RukaNiklas Dyrhaug , 28, in his 7th season – the WC 1 (15 km C Pursuit) in Ruka; also first podiumEmil Iversen , 24, in his 3rd season – the WC 7 (Sprint C) in Oberstdorf; also first podiumBaptiste Gros , 25, in his 6th season – the WC 17 (Sprint F) in Quebec City; first podium was 2013-14 WC 8 (Sprint F) in Szklarska Poręba
Women Stina Nilsson , 22, in her 5th season – the WC 4 (Sprint F) in Davos; first podium was 2013-14 WC 14 (Sprint C) in DrammenSophie Caldwell , 25, in her 4th season – the WC 7 (Sprint C) in Oberstdorf; first podium was 2013-14 WC 12 (Sprint F) in LahtiJessie Diggins , 24, in her 6th season – the WC 7 (5 km F) in Toblach; also first podiumHeidi Weng , 24, in her 7th season – the WC 7 (10 km C Mass Start) in Val di Fiemme; first podium was 2011-12 WC 18 (15 km Skiathlon) in LahtiKrista Pärmäkoski , 25, in her 8th season – the WC 17 (10 km C Pursuit) in Canmore; first podium was 2010-11 WC 11 (10 km C Handicap start) in Oberhof
First World Cup podium
Men Niklas Dyrhaug , 28, in his 7th season – no. 1 in the WC 1 (15 km C Pursuit) in RukaHans Christer Holund , 26, in his 8th season – no. 3 in the WC 2 (30 km Skiathlon) in LillehammerAndrew Young , 23, in his 8th season – no. 3 in the WC 5 (Sprint F) in ToblachEmil Iversen , 24, in his 3rd season – no. 1 in the WC 7 (Sprint C) in OberstdorfRobin Duvillard , 32, in his 13th season – no. 2 in the WC 7 (9 km Pursuit climb) in Val di Fiemme
Women Jessie Diggins , 24, in her 6th season – no. 1 in the WC 7 (5 km F) in Toblach
Victories in this World Cup (all-time number of victories as of 2015/16 season in parentheses)
Men Martin Johnsrud Sundby , 14 (26) first placesFederico Pellegrino , 5 (8) first placesSergey Ustiugov , 3 (4) first placesEmil Iversen , 3 (3) first placesMaurice Manificat , 2 (6) first placesPetter Northug , 1 (36) first placeAlexey Poltoranin , 1 (9) first placeMaxim Vylegzhanin , 1 (7) first placeFinn Hågen Krogh , 1 (7) first placeNikita Kryukov , 1 (5) first placeMatti Heikkinen , 1 (3) first placeSondre Turvoll Fossli , 1 (1) first placeNiklas Dyrhaug , 1 (1) first placeBaptiste Gros , 1 (1) first place
Women
Retirements
Following are notable cross-country skiers who announced their retirement:
References
Seasons
Ski tours
Other events
