The successful rider could become
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The successful rider could become Newcomer of the Year

Biathlete Ella Halvarsson, 26, made a splash last year. The successful athlete is now part of the quartet competing for the title of Newcomer of the Year at the Sports Gala in January.

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In her World Cup debut, Ella Halvarsson won the single mixed relay together with Sebastian Samuelsson. During her debut season, Halvarsson also took a World Cup silver and a World Cup bronze, as well as three more podium finishes in the World Cup.

Powerlifter Alba Boström is also nominated after her World Cup gold in the 63-kilogram class. In the same competition, the 25-year-old broke a world record with a total result of 565 kilograms.

Other nominees are Jacob Hölting Nilsson and Elmer Andersson, beach volleyball, and Engla Nilsson, high jump.

The Sports Gala nomination period runs from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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