The IBU and its Climate Partner Viessmann are proud to present the final results of the inaugural Forest of Champions campaign, with a total of 1,281 trees earned and set to be planted following the 2025/2026 season.

Linking performance to sustainability, the initiative awarded one tree for every award ceremony appearance across all IBU competition series, from the World Cup to IBU Junior Cup and the Para Biathlon World Cup. The trees will be planted in spring 2026 in the Untersberg region near the IBU’s headquarters in Anif, AUT.

France Tops the Final Ranking

A total of 25 nations contributed to the campaign, highlighting the global reach of biathlon. France leads the final standings with 322 trees, ahead of Norway (200) and Germany (153). Sweden and Italy complete the Top 5.

Among the athletes, the most trees were earned by the French overall Total Score winners Eric Perrot and Lou Jeanmonnot with 20 and 17 trees, respectively, and by Sturla Holm Lagreid also with 17 trees.

A Lasting Legacy

The campaign exceeded expectations, turning sporting success into measurable environmental impact as athletes from three continents contributed to this shared legacy.

With 1,281 trees soon to take root, the inaugural season of Forest of Champions establishes a strong foundation for the future as biathlon helps grow a greener future.