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Sweden missed out on World Championship medal – shot at bronze

It was no World Championship medal for Ella Halvarsson and Sebastian Samuelsson in the single mixed relay. The Swedish biathlon duo finished fifth, after Samuelsson shot away the bronze in the final shooting.

Sweden missed out on World Championship medal – shot at bronze

Elvira Öberg Snubbed – Successful Swede Gets the Nod Instead

Successful Swede Ella Halvarsson gets, after her sensational World Championship silver, the chance for Sweden in the single mixed relay. There, she forms a pair with experienced Sebastian Samuelsson.

Elvira Öberg Snubbed – Successful Swede Gets the Nod Instead

Cash Rain after World Championship Silver - Going to Buy a Vacuum Cleaner

The World Championship silver in the biathlon event earns Ella Halvarsson around 220,000 kronor in prize money. Then she thinks she'll treat herself.

Cash Rain after World Championship Silver - Going to Buy a Vacuum Cleaner

The Coach: "Few other national teams would have taken her in"

It was with some hesitation that Ella Halvarsson got a spot on the A-national team and at the first camp, she barely made it up the hill. But the joy of the sport and a relaxed attitude have led her to World Championship silver.

The Coach: "Few other national teams would have taken her in"

After the Silver Success: "I'm Laughing and Crying"

Diseases and a cycling accident meant that she made it to the national team for the first time this season. Now Ella Halvarsson is a World Championship silver medalist.

After the Silver Success: "I'm Laughing and Crying"

The Medal Hunt Continues – Here is the Team

The same quartet of women will compete in the distance event at the World Championship in biathlon on Tuesday, who also skied in the sprint and pursuit. It's Ella Halvarsson, Anna Magnusson, Hanna Öberg, and of course, the silver medalist in the pursuit – Elvira Öberg.

The Medal Hunt Continues – Here is the Team

Öberg takes World Championship silver - national team captain moved

The emotions swelled after Elvira Öberg took silver in the pursuit over 10 kilometers at the World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. The 25-year-old secured both Sweden's first medal in the championship and her first individual World Championship medal.

Öberg takes World Championship silver - national team captain moved

Swedish medal miss again – Bø makes history in World Championship

Sweden has had a nightmare start to the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. In the men's sprint, all Swedish athletes finished outside the top ten, while Norwegian star Johannes Thingnes Bø made history with his 21st World Championship gold.

Swedish medal miss again – Bø makes history in World Championship

Wants to Repeat Climb to Success: "I Feel Safe"

After each two penalties in the sprint, the Swedish women's starting position for the pursuit in the World Championship in cross-country skiing is not the best. But Elvira Öberg is hopeful.

Wants to Repeat Climb to Success: "I Feel Safe"

The Standing Shooter Fell the Swedes – Debutant Ninth

World Championship debutant Ella Halvarsson had a medal chance when she reached the standing shooting range. It became two misses, but Halvarsson still finished ninth and became the best Swedish athlete in the sprint.

The Standing Shooter Fell the Swedes – Debutant Ninth

Ella Halvarsson Stopped the Vomiting – Became a Swedish World Championship Hope

Illnesses and a bicycle accident delayed her place in the national team. But after the sensational World Cup debut, Ella Halvarsson has also gotten rid of her nausea.

Ella Halvarsson Stopped the Vomiting – Became a Swedish World Championship Hope

The successful Swede will make her World Championship debut

The biathlete Ella Halvarsson has had her breakthrough in the World Cup this winter. Now she is also being rewarded for her hard work.

The successful Swede will make her World Championship debut

Guide: Everything you need to know about the Biathlon World Championship

Can Sebastian Samuelsson repeat last year's success? Will Elvira Öberg find her form after the illness? And will Norwegian legend Johannes Thingnes Bø get a dream finish in his last championship? Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Biathlon World Championship. .

Guide: Everything you need to know about the Biathlon World Championship

Settled: They grab the last spots for the World Championship

Now it is clear who will get the last spots on the team for the Biathlon World Championship. The trio Anna-Karin Heijdenberg, Johanna Skottheim and Emil Nykvist have been selected for the championship.

Settled: They grab the last spots for the World Championship

New Swedish Success – Third Consecutive Medal

Anna-Karin Heijdenberg's success in the Biathlon European Championship continues. After her third consecutive medal – silver in the pursuit despite four misses – the World Championship spot is near.

New Swedish Success – Third Consecutive Medal

They are ready for the Biathlon World Championship – two spots open

Only four ladies are clear for the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, in mid-February. Two places are left open, one on the ladies' side and one on the men's side.

They are ready for the Biathlon World Championship – two spots open

Swedish victory after drama: "Don't want to win like that"

It was set up for a showdown duel between Sweden and Norway in the biathlon ladies' relay. Then Hanna Öberg hooked up with Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold, who fell and Sweden could cross the finish line as number one.

Swedish victory after drama: "Don't want to win like that"

Öberg flopped in the pursuit – missed five shots

It became no merry pursuit start for Hanna Öberg. The Swede missed all five shots and sank on the results board to a 19th place.

Öberg flopped in the pursuit – missed five shots

Nightmare result for Öberg – rivals shine

Not enough that Elvira Öberg misses the entire World Cup weekend. Her worst rivals take advantage of her absence.

Nightmare result for Öberg – rivals shine

Elvira Öberg's Revenge - Won the Mass Start

Elvira Öberg took a tremendous revenge in the World Championship. The Swede took the season's second individual victory, when she won the mass start in Ruhpolding after perfect shooting.

Elvira Öberg's Revenge - Won the Mass Start

Öberg collapsed – Sweden fifth in the relay

Elvira Öberg had a tough day on the range. The 25-year-old shot away the Swedish biathlon ladies' chance of a podium spot in the women's relay in Ruhpolding.

Öberg collapsed – Sweden fifth in the relay

The Swedish Sensation: "I haven't felt this good"

From heaven to hell – back to heaven again. Biathlete Johanna Skottheim was open about her tough years after the surprising fifth place in German Ruhpolding.

The Swedish Sensation: "I haven't felt this good"

The Swedish sensation: "I haven't felt this good"

From heaven to hell – back to heaven again. Biathlete Johanna Skottheim was open about her tough years after the surprising fifth place in German Ruhpolding.

The Swedish sensation: "I haven't felt this good"

Swedish Nightmare in Oberhof: "Really Boring"

It was a Swedish fiasco in the biathlon sprint in Oberhof. The best Swedish athlete was Elvira Öberg, who came in 37th place.

Swedish Nightmare in Oberhof: "Really Boring"