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Elvira Öberg says something has been missing underfoot after better skiing in the biathlon pursuit
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Elvira Öberg says something has been missing underfoot after better skiing in the biathlon pursuit

The Swedes could not explain the fiasco in the biathlon sprint. But after significantly better skiing in the subsequent pursuit, Elvira Öberg said
Hanna Öberg gives emotional defense speech for partner Martin Ponsiluoma's immense patience
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Hanna Öberg gives emotional defense speech for partner Martin Ponsiluoma's immense patience

Hanna Öberg came eighth in the pursuit at the Olympics. Afterwards, she gave an emotional speech in defense of her partner, Martin Ponsiluoma, who won gold earlier in the day
Olympic gold medalist Ponsiluoma: I'm incredibly proud
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Olympic gold medalist Ponsiluoma: I'm incredibly proud

He needed a clean standing shoot in the decisive round. Martin Ponsiluoma managed it and won Olympic gold in the pursuit in Antholz
Elvira Öberg frustrated after worst sprint of the season
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Elvira Öberg frustrated after worst sprint of the season

"It's not going well for the Swedish biathletes at the Olympics. The Swedish women are having their worst sprint competition of the season when it matters most
Olympic guide: Will the Swedish gold rain continue?
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Olympic guide: Will the Swedish gold rain continue?

The Swedish women's cross-country skiers have dominated these Olympics, winning seven of nine medals so far. On Saturday, they will be chasing gold in the relay
Partner criticizes on TV, I agree with him
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Partner criticizes on TV, I agree with him

There is criticism that the Swedish Olympic biathletes have too close ties to the experts. Roommates, a brother and friends comment on their performances on TV
Olympic guide: Will the Swedish gold streak continue?
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Olympic guide: Will the Swedish gold streak continue?

The Swedish women's cross-country skiers have dominated at the Olympics, winning seven of the nine medals. On Saturday they will compete together for gold in the relay
Malte Stefansson to make Olympic debut in sprint as Sweden names biathlon team
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Malte Stefansson to make Olympic debut in sprint as Sweden names biathlon team

Sweden has selected its team for the biathlon sprint at the Olympics in Italy, where Malte Stefansson will make his Olympic debut.
Comforted by the king after the miss - Be better
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Comforted by the king after the miss - Be better

No, King Carl XVI Gustaf didn't bring any luck from Tuesday's medal success in the women's sprint. With the king in the stands, there was only one top-10 finish in the biathlon distance race
Hanna Öberg's fiasco - worst of the Swedes, feels empty
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Hanna Öberg's fiasco - worst of the Swedes, feels empty

The Swedes were eliminated early in the distance race at the Olympics. The worst of all was Hanna Öberg - who has three championship gold medals in distance events
Olympic guide: Sweden's double gold hunts get underway
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Olympic guide: Sweden's double gold hunts get underway

Sweden vs. Italy is on the schedule when both the men's curlers and the Tre Kronor men's team begin their hunt for Olympic gold on Wednesday
Olympic guide: Double gold hunts get underway for Sweden
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Olympic guide: Double gold hunts get underway for Sweden

Sweden vs. Italy is on the schedule Wednesday, when both Sweden's men's curling team and Tre Kronor begin their hunt for Olympic gold
After the probe, Elvira Öberg gets the go-ahead
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After the probe, Elvira Öberg gets the go-ahead

Biathlon star Elvira Öberg was knocked out of the opening mixed relay. Instead, she will make her debut at the Olympics in Italy when the women's distance event takes place on Wednesday
Olympic Guide: Will Lindsey Vonn win gold with a torn cruciate ligament?
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Olympic Guide: Will Lindsey Vonn win gold with a torn cruciate ligament?

Ski stars Frida Karlsson and Ebba Andersson gave Sweden a successful start to the Olympics with gold and silver in the skiathlon - today the men's cross-country skiers are competing in the same event. In Cortina, alpine legend Lindsey Vonn will try to win a medal in the downhill despite a torn cruciate ligament
News about Elvira Öberg - why the star is missing from Sweden's mixed relay team
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News about Elvira Öberg - why the star is missing from Sweden's mixed relay team

The following Swedes will have a chance to compete in the biathlon mixed relay at the Winter Olympics: Sebastian Samuelsson, Martin Ponsiluoma, Anna Magnusson and Hanna Öberg. Star Elvira Öberg is undergoing testing
Swedish Olympic squad complete, Monsén is left out
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Swedish Olympic squad complete, Monsén is left out

Speed skater Felix Monsén has not been allowed to participate in the Olympics. He was not given the nod by the Swedish Olympic Committee
Tough race for Anna-Karin Heijdenberg - just thinking about the Olympics
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Tough race for Anna-Karin Heijdenberg - just thinking about the Olympics

Anna-Karin Heijdenberg is chasing the final Olympic spot. She had a tough race in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic
Sweden's exception gives medal duo an Olympic spot
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Sweden's exception gives medal duo an Olympic spot

They lack recent results that would justify an Olympic spot. But the Swedish Olympic Committee is making an exception and selecting Jesper Tjäder and Henrik Harlaut, both former Olympic medalists, for the Games in Italy in February
Swedish Olympic biathletes skip World Cup in Nove Mesto
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Swedish Olympic biathletes skip World Cup in Nove Mesto

Not only the Öberg sisters but also Ella Halvarsson and Linn Gestblom have chosen to skip the World Cup competitions in Nove Mesto. At the same time, one last Olympic spot on the Swedish women's team is at stake
Two biathletes get Olympic tickets, one has to wait
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Two biathletes get Olympic tickets, one has to wait

Linn Gestblom and Henning Sjökvist take two of the three remaining spots on the Swedish biathlon squad for the Olympics. The last one? "It will be announced later," says Fredrik Joulamo, sports director at the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK)
Despite missed victory, Hanna Öberg is very positive ahead of the Olympics
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Despite missed victory, Hanna Öberg is very positive ahead of the Olympics

Her Olympic form is there - even though Hanna Öberg could not defend her lead in the pursuit at the World Cup in Ruhpolding. World Cup leader Lou Jeanmonnot dominated to take the victory
Biathletes' difficult Olympic choices - a bit exaggerated
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Biathletes' difficult Olympic choices - a bit exaggerated

Competing, or qualifying for the Olympics, at high altitude has been a tough question for the Swedish biathletes. The answer: most of them will compete in Nove Mesto next week
The good news ahead of the Olympics - Sweden on the podium
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The good news ahead of the Olympics - Sweden on the podium

Is this the last chance for an Olympic spot in biathlon? Johanna Skottheim and Linn Gestblom put in strong efforts. Sweden finished third in the relay in Ruhpolding, Germany
TV top: Many wanted to see Elvira Öberg's victories
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TV top: Many wanted to see Elvira Öberg's victories

Elvira Öberg's World Cup run, with two victories last week, attracted many viewers. This weekend's biathlon competitions occupy positions 2, 4 and 6 on the leaderboard, behind "On the Track" at number one
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