Simon Schempp (born 14 November 1988) is a German former biathlete.

Career

In 2009, he made his World Cup debut. He became world champion by winning gold in the 15 km mass start race at the Biathlon World Championships 2017 in Hochfilzen. He also won three more gold medals, two for being part of the German Biathlon World Championships 2010 mixed relay team in Khanty-Mansiysk and the German Biathlon World Championships 2017 mixed relay team in Hochfilzen, and one gold medal as part of the German Biathlon World Championships 2015 men's relay team in Kontiolahti. He also competed for Germany at the 2010 Winter Olympics, finishing fifth as part of the German team in the men's relay. On 28 January 2021, he announced his retirement.

Biathlon results

All results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union.

Olympic Games

2 medals (2 silver)

World Championships

8 medals (4 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze)

Junior/Youth World Championships

5 medals (2 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze)

World Cup

Individual victories

12 victories (5 Sp, 4 Pu, 3 MS)