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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
Elvira Öberg won again and says she is super proud
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Elvira Öberg won again and says she is super proud

Making her own race has become Elvira Öberg's winning recipe. She took her second straight biathlon victory in Oberhof when she won the pursuit race by a good margin
Swedish relay team fifth after strap came loose
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Swedish relay team fifth after strap came loose

They had a dominant victory in the relay last time. But in Oberhof, the Swedish women's biathlon team finished a distant fifth
Swedish duo risks missing the Olympics - not in line with what we demand
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Swedish duo risks missing the Olympics - not in line with what we demand

The capacity is said to exist, but the results show otherwise. Sweden's Olympic squad may be without men's alpine skiers
Swedish Olympic hopes in biathlon at Stockholm Stadium
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Swedish Olympic hopes in biathlon at Stockholm Stadium

Elvira Öberg and Sebastian Samuelsson will start when the biathlon competition is decided at Stockholm Stadium on March 2. The Swedes have started the season strongly and face tough French opposition
Ice dancing couple allowed to go to the Olympics, not affected
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Ice dancing couple allowed to go to the Olympics, not affected

Nikolaj Majorov and Milla Ruud Reitan were waiting for an Olympic spot. Now it is clear that the ice-dance pair will compete in Italy in February
Elvira Öberg's Olympic message - superior performance in Oberhof
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Elvira Öberg's Olympic message - superior performance in Oberhof

Fast on skis, flawless on the shooting range. Elvira Öberg was in a class of her own in the biathlon World Cup sprint in Oberhof
Biathlon star Ella Halvarsson misses World Cup restart after illness
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Biathlon star Ella Halvarsson misses World Cup restart after illness

Ella Halvarsson will miss the restart of the Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof. She has been ill over Christmas and is not yet ready to compete
Sporting events we talked about in 2025
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Sporting events we talked about in 2025

Historic Swedish Championship gold, record points, and Mjällby's success made world news. 2025 offered a number of good sporting events that were talked about - but also some low points
Biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken dies, biathlon world calls it unbelievable
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Biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken dies, biathlon world calls it unbelievable

Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken has died and is now being mourned by the entire biathlon world. Bakken was 27 years old
Ella Halvarsson: "The situation caused a bit of stress"
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Ella Halvarsson: "The situation caused a bit of stress"

The Swedes were pushed away on the shooting range in Annecy. Ella Halvarsson led the mass start halfway, but trembled in front of the French home crowd
Hanna Öberg missed the podium: "Precious mistakes"
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Hanna Öberg missed the podium: "Precious mistakes"

Biathlon star Hanna Öberg could not repeat Thursday's sprint success. She finished seventh in the pursuit start in Annecy after shooting herself off in the standing position
After the thinning: They can get the Jerring Prize
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After the thinning: They can get the Jerring Prize

Thirteen candidates have become eight. Last year's winner Truls Möregårdh, ski queen Jonna Sundling and the successful team Mjällby are some who are still in the fight for the Jerring Prize
Öberg's form statement - first victory since 2023
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Öberg's form statement - first victory since 2023

Hanna Öberg is starting to show Olympic form. She took her first victory in the Biathlon World Cup since 2023 when she won the sprint in Annecy
Myhlback: "Maybe I haven't been completely open and honest"
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Myhlback: "Maybe I haven't been completely open and honest"

Shooting star Alvar Myhlback, 19, has been selected for the Winter Olympics. But the long-distance running specialist doesn't see himself as up to the challenge of a classic 5000
Myhlback selected for the Olympics
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Myhlback selected for the Olympics

He has long prioritized long-distance running over the World Cup and the Olympics. But now skier Alvar Myhlback has been selected for the Winter Games in Italy
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