1996–97 FIS Cross-Country World Cup
The 1996–97 FIS Cross-Country World Cup was the 16th official World Cup season in cross-country skiing for men and women. The season began in Kiruna, Sweden, on 23 November 1996 and finished in Holmenkollen, Oslo, Norway, on 15 March 1997. Bjørn Dæhlie of Norway won the overall men's cup, and Yelena Välbe of Russia won the women's. Both skiers won their fifth overall World Cup.
| 1996–97 FIS Cross-Country World Cup | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Discipline | Men | Women | |
| Overall | Bjørn Dæhlie (5th title) | Yelena Välbe (5th title) | |
| Long Distance | Mika Myllylä | Yelena Välbe | |
| Sprint | Bjørn Dæhlie | Stefania Belmondo | |
| Nations Cup | Norway | Russia | |
| Nations Cup Overall | Norway | ||
| Competition | |||
| Locations | 11 venues | 11 venues | |
| Individual | 15 events | 15 events | |
| Relay/Team | 6 events | 7 events | |
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