1924-1957
1767
First competition at the Swedish-Norwegian border between border patrol units
1861
Trysil Rifle and Ski Club in Norway established
1924
Military patrol a demonstration sport in the first Olympic Winter Games, Chamonix, FRA
1948
UIPM founded on August 3rd in Sandhurst, GBR, 17 foundation members, first President Tom Wibom/SWE
1949
First UIPM Congress in Stockholm/SWE, Mr. Oyrsen/SWE President
1955
The concept of Modern Winter Biathlon introduced in Macolin, SUI
1956
Competition rules for Biathlon are approved on November 17 in Melbourne, AUS. UIPM recognizes both Modern Pentathlon and Biathlon Federations of each member nation. B added to UIPM to form the acronym UIPMB.
1957
UIPMB proclaims itself responsible for Winter Biathlon in Stockholm, SWE
