1998–99 FIS Cross-Country World Cup
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The 1998–99 FIS Cross-Country World Cup was the 18th official World Cup season in cross-country skiing for men and women. The season began in Muonio, Finland on 28 November 1998 and finished at Holmenkollen, Oslo, Norway on 20 March 1999. Bjørn Dæhlie of Norway won the overall men's cup.[1] Bente Martinsen of Norway won the women's cup[2] on more victories than Stefania Belmondo of Italy after both finished the season achieving 768 points.
Quick Facts Discipline, Overall ...
1998–99 FIS Cross-Country World Cup | |||
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Discipline | Men | Women | |
Overall | Bjørn Dæhlie (6th title) | Bente Martinsen | |
Long Distance | Mikhail Botvinov | Kristina Šmigun | |
Sprint | Bjørn Dæhlie | Bente Martinsen | |
Nations Cup | Norway | Russia | |
Nations Cup Overall | Norway | ||
Competition | |||
Locations | 14 venues | 14 venues | |
Individual | 19 events | 19 events | |
Relay/Team | 6 events | 6 events | |
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The 1998–99 season was the last season the results from World Championships counted in the overall World Cup standings.