Öberg after the victory: "I am the best in the world"

Elvira Öberg started with the yellow vest, signaling that she leads the total World Championship for the first time in her career, after finishing third in the short distance and second in the sprint.

In the mass start, she hit the bullseye.

I've really longed for that yellow jersey. Now, finally getting to wear it means I've really reached where I want to be. I'm the best in the world, and being able to say that and also being the best today... It's like living my dream, says Öberg to SVT.

Öberg missed two shots in the prone shooting and had to chase the lead for a long time. But when she then shot full house in the two standing shooting series, victory suddenly seemed within reach.

Magnusson seventh

Öberg left the shooting range for the last time as second, five seconds behind France's Julia Simon. But the 25-year-old Öberg is in excellent skiing form and relatively easily overtook Simon during the final lap.

Öberg won with a 16.2-second margin over Simon. Franziska Preuss, Germany, finished third.

I don't think I've ever felt as secure on a final lap as I did today, it's an amazing feeling, says Öberg, exuding self-confidence after her successful start to the season.

Maybe the yellow leader's jersey will stay on her.

Anna Magnusson – one of only two skiers who shot full house – was long in contention for a podium spot, but had to settle for seventh place.

In the men's race, Sebastian Samuelsson had good speed on his skis, but poor shooting.

After a total of five misses, he finished tenth. Samuelsson had a podium spot within reach when he entered the final shooting, but it got shaky for the Swede. It took a long time when Samuelsson got a bit rattled and, to make matters worse, missed the last two shots.

It's clear that it's a mental thing, I want it so badly and maybe I tense up a bit, he says to SVT.

"Disappointing"

Samuelsson was, at the same time, the fastest of all on the track.

It's a bit disappointing. I'll have to be very happy that I made the top 10 with so many misses. But I need to get some good shooting passes before the next competition on Friday (in Hochfilzen).

Martin Ponsiluoma's problems on the shooting range continued, and he was also noted for five misses. He finished 20th.

The Frenchman Eric Perrot shot better and, after one miss, won – 9.1 seconds ahead of his compatriot Quentin Fillon Maillet. Sturla Holm Lægreid, Norway, finished third.