| Host city | Brezno-Osrblie |
|---|---|
| Country | Slovakia |
| Events | 10 |
| Opening | 1 February 1997 |
| Closing | 9 February 1997 |
The 32nd Biathlon World Championships were held in 1997 in Brezno-Osrblie, Slovakia.[1] The pursuit races were contested for the first time in the world championships.