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The image of Elvira and Hanna is worth more than medals
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The image of Elvira and Hanna is worth more than medals

It became a gold, two silvers and a bronze for Sweden at the World Championship in biathlon. But it was the performances and team spirit that the national team coach praised afterwards
Praised sister: "Wouldn't have stood here without her"
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Praised sister: "Wouldn't have stood here without her"

Elvira Öberg took her first World Championship gold when she won the mass start in Lenzerheide. But she didn't start celebrating until her sister Hanna had crossed the finish line – as the last skier after a fall and rifle malfunction
"This is what you dream about"
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"This is what you dream about"

He who waits for something good never waits too long. Elvira Öberg grabbed her first World Championship gold in her career, when she won the mass start in Swiss Lenzerheide
"I've wanted so much and maybe overworked"
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"I've wanted so much and maybe overworked"

Hanna Öberg has had one of the toughest seasons of her career. But in the World Championship relay, it turned around
Hanna Öberg's tears of joy: "I finally feel"
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Hanna Öberg's tears of joy: "I finally feel"

Sweden failed to defend the World Championship silver but had to settle for the World Championship bronze in the women's relay. But for Hanna Öberg, it felt like a victory
These are the teams for the World Championship relays
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These are the teams for the World Championship relays

The relay teams for this weekend's World Championship relays in Lenzerheide are clear, and there were no Swedish surprises.
Criticism of new competition: "Risk that people will opt out"
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Criticism of new competition: "Risk that people will opt out"

The biathlete is doing as the skiing sport and is incorporating a World Cup competition around New Year's – all to attract more TV viewers. But not everyone is equally happy about the change
"It's extremely frustrating for us"
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"It's extremely frustrating for us"

The Swedish biathlon men have consistently had poor shooting at the World Championship. It's indescribably frustrating because we know what these guys are capable of, says shooting coach Jean Marc-Chabloz ahead of the weekend's relay – where Sweden still hopes for a medal
Elvira Öberg Snubbed – Successful Swede Gets the Nod Instead
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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
Cash Rain after World Championship Silver - Going to Buy a Vacuum Cleaner
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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
The Coach: "Few other national teams would have taken her in"
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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
After the Silver Success: "I'm Laughing and Crying"
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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
Biathletes eat two shopping carts of food – every day
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Biathletes eat two shopping carts of food – every day

Biathletes eat double portions of food during the World Championship. That's why chef Tom Forsberg shops for two overflowing shopping carts of food – every day
The Medal Hunt Continues – Here is the Team
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The Medal Hunt Continues – Here is the Team

Hanna Öberg in tears: "So impressed"
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Hanna Öberg in tears: "So impressed"

She became ill and missed almost the entire World Championship two years ago. And this year, she became ill ahead of the World Championship preparations
Öberg takes World Championship silver - national team captain moved
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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
Wants to Repeat Climb to Success: "I Feel Safe"
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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
The Standing Shooter Fell the Swedes – Debutant Ninth
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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
Ella Halvarsson Stopped the Vomiting – Became a Swedish World Championship Hope
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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
Exposed to online hate: "More of a rule than an exception"
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Exposed to online hate: "More of a rule than an exception"

The Norwegian biathlon star Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold was heavily harassed in social media after the flop in the World Championship. Hate speech is unfortunately something that even the Swedish stars have had to get used to
The successful Swede will make her World Championship debut
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The successful Swede will make her World Championship debut

Good News: Öberg Back in the Sprint
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Good News: Öberg Back in the Sprint

Missing due to illness: "Dumb to throw her in"
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Missing due to illness: "Dumb to throw her in"

Elvira Öberg is missing from the Swedish mixed relay team that kicks off the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide on Wednesday. She is not fully ready after her illness
"We've Left the High-Altitude Shock Behind Us"
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"We've Left the High-Altitude Shock Behind Us"

The latest years' strategy with more and more camps at high altitude is supposed to help the Swedish biathletes succeed in the upcoming championships at high altitude, the World Championship now in Lenzerheide and the Olympic Games next year. I feel a big difference compared to a few years ago, says Sebastian Samuelsson
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