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Guide: Scandal overshadows biathlon premiere
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Guide: Scandal overshadows biathlon premiere

Johannes Thingnes Bø has abdicated and Queen Julia Simon has admitted fraud and is temporarily suspended. Meanwhile, the Swedish stars have shown great form
Gestblom back in the World Cup – after 21 months
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Gestblom back in the World Cup – after 21 months

After 21 months out with an injury, Linn Gestblom is back on the starting line in the Biathlon World Cup. She has been selected for the premiere in Östersund, which starts on Saturday
Can write new history – nominees for the Jerring Prize
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Can write new history – nominees for the Jerring Prize

The last time a football team won the Jerring Prize was the men's national team after winning bronze at the World Cup in 1994. Now Mjällby has a chance for the Allsvenskan gold medal - despite the fact that the prize's statutes stipulate that the achievement must have been made against international opposition
Took revenge on sister: "Means a lot"
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Took revenge on sister: "Means a lot"

Biathlete Elvira Öberg took revenge on her big sister. Elvira Öberg won the sprint competition in the Swedish premiere in Idre and was over a minute ahead of Hanna Öberg at the finish
Hanna Öberg superior: "Very positive"
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Hanna Öberg superior: "Very positive"

Hanna Öberg was superior in the biathlon's Swedish premiere in Idre. She shot hard and won the sprint competition ahead of her little sister Elvira Öberg
Öberg about love: "Living my best life"
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Öberg about love: "Living my best life"

Elvira Öberg has not made any major changes to her biathlon for the Olympic season. The big change has taken place outside the sports arena
Stole from teammate – still allowed to participate in the Olympics
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Stole from teammate – still allowed to participate in the Olympics

The French Ski Federation (FFS) has suspended biathlon star Julia Simon for six months. Five of the months are conditional, meaning the 29-year-old can compete in the Olympics in Italy in February
French scandal: "Difficult for those within the team"
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French scandal: "Difficult for those within the team"

French biathlon star Julia Simon has been convicted of theft and fraud against a teammate. She also risks being punished by her own federation
Skottheim and Nelin Make History at Swedish Roller Ski Biathlon Championship
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Skottheim and Nelin Make History at Swedish Roller Ski Biathlon Championship

Olympic Gold Medalist Walter Wallberg Secures Spot Despite Injury
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Olympic Gold Medalist Walter Wallberg Secures Spot Despite Injury

Despite not skiing yet, injured Walter Wallberg is one of the first Swedes to get a ticket to the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina in nine months. I'm going to be at my best to defend it, says the 25-year-old
Injured Olympic Champion Walter Wallberg Secures Milan-Cortina Spot
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Injured Olympic Champion Walter Wallberg Secures Milan-Cortina Spot

Despite not skiing yet, injured Walter Wallberg is one of the first Swedes to get a ticket to the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina in nine months. I will be at my best to defend the gold, says the 25-year-old
Emil Nykvist Leaves Biathlon Team to Train Independently at Home
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Emil Nykvist Leaves Biathlon Team to Train Independently at Home

Emil Nykvist chooses to stand outside the biathlon national team the coming season to make an effort on his own terms. He wants to prioritize more time at home, says national team coach Johannes Lukas
Franziska Preuss Clinches Biathlon World Cup After Dramatic Finish
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Franziska Preuss Clinches Biathlon World Cup After Dramatic Finish

Great drama decided the World Cup in biathlon on the women's side. The Frenchwoman Lou Jeanmonnot and the German Franziska Preuss were neck and neck on the final lap
Elvira Öberg Secures Second with Remarkable Comeback at Holmenkollen
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Elvira Öberg Secures Second with Remarkable Comeback at Holmenkollen

Elvira Öberg started the pursuit as eleventh – but made a huge comeback. After two misses and strong skiing, she worked her way up to a second place in the women's pursuit at the World Championship finals in Holmenkollen
Elvira Öberg Misses Podium After Penalties in Biathlon Sprint
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Elvira Öberg Misses Podium After Penalties in Biathlon Sprint

Biathlon star Elvira Öberg was in the top of the World Cup sprint in Holmenkollen before the final shooting. Then came two penalties and a missed podium spot
Champion Ill - Misses Competitions
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Champion Ill - Misses Competitions

Ella Halvarsson has since the World Championship success been struggling with cold symptoms – something that means she now misses the World Cup finals in Holmenkollen.
Tough day for the Öberg sisters – Magnusson flawless
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Tough day for the Öberg sisters – Magnusson flawless

The Swedish biathlon stars Elvira Öberg and Hanna Öberg shot themselves out. Instead, Anna Magnusson became the best Swedish athlete, finishing sixth in the mass start at the World Cup in Slovenian Pokljuka
Elvira Öberg back – but skips one competition
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Elvira Öberg back – but skips one competition

Biathlon star Elvira Öberg, who has been ill with a cold, is now back. She will compete in the mass start race in Pokljuka on Saturday
Öberg's success: First podium of the season
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Öberg's success: First podium of the season

It became a bomb in the last and decisive shot - but it was enough anyway. Hanna Öberg delivered the season's best individual performance when she finished second in the pursuit in Czech Nove Mesto
Öberg misses the podium – Norwegian's revenge
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Öberg misses the podium – Norwegian's revenge

Hanna Öberg went for the season's first World Championship victory after a fine first shooting. But after two misses in the standing shooting, it was only a 14th place in the sprint in Nove Mesto
Elvira Öberg Out Sick: Sweden's Biathlon Team Faces New Challenges
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Elvira Öberg Out Sick: Sweden's Biathlon Team Faces New Challenges

Elvira Öberg is ill and refrains from this week's World Cup competitions in biathlon in Nove Mesto. Ella Halvarsson has also had cold symptoms after the World Championship, but is back in training and follows the team to the Czech Republic
Elvira Öberg's World Cup Participation in Doubt After Recent Success
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Elvira Öberg's World Cup Participation in Doubt After Recent Success

Finnish Triumph: Seppälä and Minkkinen Edge Out Rivals in Biathlon Thriller
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Finnish Triumph: Seppälä and Minkkinen Edge Out Rivals in Biathlon Thriller

It became Finnish at the top in the Biathlon Competition at Stockholm's stadium. Tero Seppälä and Suvi Minkkinen won the single mixed relay ahead of Martin Ponsiluoma and Hanna Öberg in a dramatic final in front of a sold-out arena, around 10,000 spectators
Öberg Withdraws from Stadium Competition: "Not a Hundred"
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Öberg Withdraws from Stadium Competition: "Not a Hundred"

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