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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
Westman gets to go to Italy – selected for the Olympics
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Westman gets to go to Italy – selected for the Olympics

In Beijing 2022 she became the first Swedish female ski jumper in an Olympic Games. Now Frida Westman is ready for the Winter Games in Italy in February
“Special feeling to lead from start to finish”
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“Special feeling to lead from start to finish”

Sweden's women won the biathlon relay by a landslide at the World Cup in Hochfilzen. But Hanna Öberg lost the stage victory when she stopped and took the Swedish flag with her across the finish line – and lost out on 1,000 euros
Leading the World Cup: “Dream come true”
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Leading the World Cup: “Dream come true”

Second and third last weekend in Östersund. Anna Magnusson continued to impress in Hochfilzen
Elvira Öberg has a cold again: "Not optimal"
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Elvira Öberg has a cold again: "Not optimal"

"Cracked for the opening weekend and also cracked for the upcoming competition days. But the plan is to race tomorrow," says biathlon star Elvira Öberg
Gestblom gets to make an individual VC comeback
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Gestblom gets to make an individual VC comeback

Linn Gestblom made a strong comeback in the mixed relay in Östersund. This week she will also compete individually in the Biathlon World Cup
Elvira Öberg healthy – runs the distance race
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Elvira Öberg healthy – runs the distance race

Biathlon star Elvira Öberg has been ill and missed this weekend's relays during the World Cup premiere in Östersund. Now she is back and will run Tuesday's distance race on home soil, reports Radiosporten
Sweden fourth after Skottheim's nightmare start
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Sweden fourth after Skottheim's nightmare start

Johanna Skottheim immediately shot down Sweden's chances of victory in the relay. The Swedish women worked their way up, but had to settle for fourth place in the World Cup premiere in Östersund
Öberg's setback: "I felt like I was hanging"
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Öberg's setback: "I felt like I was hanging"

Biathlon star Elvira Öberg will miss the World Cup premiere in Östersund. She has a cold and is therefore left out of the Swedish relay team
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
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