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Sweden Keeps Olympic Medal After Court Rejects Doping Appeal
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Sweden Keeps Olympic Medal After Court Rejects Doping Appeal

Doping-convicted biathlete Jevgenij Ustjugov has had his appeal rejected by the highest court in Switzerland. Thus, Sweden gets to keep its relay medals at the Olympic Games and World Championship
Besseberg Admits to Past Affair with Russian Woman in Court
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Besseberg Admits to Past Affair with Russian Woman in Court

Anders Besseberg, former chairman of the International Biathlon Union (IBU), confirms for the first time in court that he had a sexual relationship with a Russian woman. It was a typical affair, a summer fling, he says
Besseberg Denies Corruption Charges as Trial Begins
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Besseberg Denies Corruption Charges as Trial Begins

It is not a borderline case of corruption, but it is clear corruption, according to the prosecutor. The former chairman of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) Anders Besseberg, however, denies the crime
Biathlon Chief's Corruption Appeal Begins in Norway Court
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Biathlon Chief's Corruption Appeal Begins in Norway Court

One year ago, Anders Besseberg was sentenced to prison for gross corruption, despite his denial. Now it's time for the former chairman of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) to have his appeal tried
Lifetime Ban for Corruption-Convicted Boss
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Lifetime Ban for Corruption-Convicted Boss

"We do our best in the fight against the monster"
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"We do our best in the fight against the monster"

It has now been three years since Russia started the war against Ukraine. For the Ukrainian biathletes, the World Championship is not just a competition
"When I see cross-country skiing, I feel sorry for them"
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"When I see cross-country skiing, I feel sorry for them"

The biathlete must not end up in the same negative track as cross-country skiing when it comes to competition and audience. The outburst comes from demonstration coach Wolfgang Pichler
Criticism of new competition: "Risk that people will opt out"
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Criticism of new competition: "Risk that people will opt out"

The biathlete is doing as the skiing sport and is incorporating a World Cup competition around New Year's – all to attract more TV viewers. But not everyone is equally happy about the change
The Promise: Then There Will Be No Russians in the Olympic Games
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The Promise: Then There Will Be No Russians in the Olympic Games

No Russian biathletes will be allowed to participate in the Olympic Games next year if the war against Ukraine is not over by then. This is promised by the President of the International Biathlon Federation, Olle Dahlin
Roller Skiing Competition Kicks Off Next Biathlon Season
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Roller Skiing Competition Kicks Off Next Biathlon Season

When next year's biathlon season begins, it will be on roller skis. The weekend of 18-19 October will transform the Olympic Park in Munich, southern Germany, into a biathlon festival culminating in a supersprint between the 60 best male and 60 best female skiers in the world
Want to Introduce Prize Money in the Olympic Games: "The IOC Should Pay"
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Want to Introduce Prize Money in the Olympic Games: "The IOC Should Pay"

The prize money is increasing in biathlon. Now, both the fastest in the pursuit and the best on the relay tracks will get paid
The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"
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The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"

With the fluorine ban in the cross-country skiers' waxes, the margin for error has shrunk, believe Swedish cross-country stars. It can be such a big difference that it's scary, says Jonna Sundling
Swedish criticism ahead of the premiere: "I see a risk"
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Swedish criticism ahead of the premiere: "I see a risk"

The biathlete has changed the start order in the World Championship for the very best, who now start later. Critics believe that it can produce unfair results
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