The 2009–10 Biathlon World Cup – Sprint Women Started on Saturday December 5, 2009 in Östersund and finished Thursday March 25, 2010 in Khanty-Mansiysk. Defending titlist is Helena Jonsson of Sweden.
The 10 kilometres (6,23 mi) sprint race is the third oldest biathlon event; the distance is skied over three laps. The biathlete shoots two times at any shooting lane, first prone, then standing, totalling 10 targets. For each missed target the biathlete has to complete a penalty lap of around 150 metres. Competitors' starts are staggered, normally by 30 seconds.
2008–09 Top 3 Standings
Medal winners
Standings
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