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Elvira Öberg Snubbed – Successful Swede Gets the Nod Instead
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Elvira Öberg Snubbed – Successful Swede Gets the Nod Instead

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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

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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"

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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"

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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

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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

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

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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

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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"

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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

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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

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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"

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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

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

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

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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"

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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
Guide: Everything you need to know about the Biathlon World Championship
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Guide: Everything you need to know about the Biathlon World Championship

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Can Sebastian Samuelsson repeat last year's success? Will Elvira Öberg find her form after the illness? And will Norwegian legend Johannes Thingnes Bø get a dream finish in his last championship? Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Biathlon World Championship.
Öberg: "Sicker than I usually am"
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Öberg: "Sicker than I usually am"

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The World Championship in biathlon is getting closer – and Elvira Öberg thinks she is fully recovered after the cold, but maybe not in top form yet. I am fully back
Elvira Öberg back in training: "Clever plan"
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Elvira Öberg back in training: "Clever plan"

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Nine days before the World Championship premiere, cross-country skiing star Elvira Öberg is back in training again after her two-week long illness period.
New Swedish Success – Third Consecutive Medal
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New Swedish Success – Third Consecutive Medal

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Anna-Karin Heijdenberg's success in the Biathlon European Championship continues. After her third consecutive medal – silver in the pursuit despite four misses – the World Championship spot is near
They are ready for the Biathlon World Championship – two spots open
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They are ready for the Biathlon World Championship – two spots open

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Only four ladies are clear for the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, in mid-February. Two places are left open, one on the ladies' side and one on the men's side
Swedish victory after drama: "Don't want to win like that"
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Swedish victory after drama: "Don't want to win like that"

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It was set up for a showdown duel between Sweden and Norway in the biathlon ladies' relay. Then Hanna Öberg hooked up with Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold, who fell and Sweden could cross the finish line as number one
Öberg flopped in the pursuit – missed five shots
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Öberg flopped in the pursuit – missed five shots

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It became no merry pursuit start for Hanna Öberg. The Swede missed all five shots and sank on the results board to a 19th place
Nightmare result for Öberg – rivals shine
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Nightmare result for Öberg – rivals shine

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Not enough that Elvira Öberg misses the entire World Cup weekend. Her worst rivals take advantage of her absence
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