Swedish success: Victory in the mixed relay

Second in the single mixed relay, victory in the mixed relay and the entire mixed relay cup. It was a Swedish success day in Slovenian Pokljuka, after Sebastian Samuelsson secured the victory on the final leg for the Swedish team. It's huge, I think, says Hanna Öberg about the total victory.

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Swedish success: Victory in the mixed relay
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In the single mixed relay on Sunday morning, Jesper Nelin and Johanna Skottheim achieved a successful second place.

But their result would be topped just a few hours later. The Swedish team won the mixed relay.

The two Swedish women, Anna-Karin Heijdenberg and Hanna Öberg, performed gallantly and ensured that Sweden could change into the lead after half the competition. And that with a clear margin to the rest of the field.

The closest was Norway, twelve seconds behind, but then it was a long way down to France and Italy, who were chasing closest.

"Maybe didn't quite kick in the legs"

The victory came despite Hanna Öberg not feeling in top form.

You still feel like you've been competing for three days in tough conditions. So maybe it didn't quite kick in the legs, but I think it's the same for everyone. I did what I could, she says in SVT.

Martin Ponsiluoma also had a tough time, with four extra shots.

Luckily, Sebastian Samuelsson delivered under pressure. After full shooting in the prone position, the Swede had gained a new lead of over 20 seconds.

It was one of those fights that you both love and hate. Against France, for the win and the entire mixed relay cup and everything. So it was full speed, says Samuelsson.

Clinking in the cash register

The 20-second lead was impossible to catch up.

It was nice, because I'm actually a bit tired in my legs, concludes Samuelsson laughing.

France came second and Norway came third.

The victory means that Sweden takes home the entire mixed relay cup, and nearly 265,000 kronor in prize money.

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