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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.

Biathletes eat two shopping carts of food – every day

The Medal Hunt Continues – Here is the Team

The same quartet of women will compete in the distance event at the World Championship in biathlon on Tuesday, who also skied in the sprint and pursuit. It's Ella Halvarsson, Anna Magnusson, Hanna Öberg, and of course, the silver medalist in the pursuit – Elvira Öberg.

The Medal Hunt Continues – Here is the Team

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.

Hanna Öberg in tears: "So impressed"

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.

Öberg takes World Championship silver - national team captain moved

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.

Wants to Repeat Climb to Success: "I Feel Safe"

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.

The Standing Shooter Fell the Swedes – Debutant Ninth

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.

Ella Halvarsson Stopped the Vomiting – Became a Swedish World Championship Hope

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.

Exposed to online hate: "More of a rule than an exception"

The successful Swede will make her World Championship debut

The biathlete Ella Halvarsson has had her breakthrough in the World Cup this winter. Now she is also being rewarded for her hard work.

The successful Swede will make her World Championship debut

Good News: Öberg Back in the Sprint

During Thursday's opening competition of the World Championship in biathlon in Swiss Lenzerheide, the mixed relay, Elvira Öberg was forced to withdraw due to illness. The competition came too early for the 25-year-old to recover from the cold she caught in mid-January.

Good News: Öberg Back in the Sprint

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.

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

"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.

"We've Left the High-Altitude Shock Behind Us"

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

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. .

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

Öberg: "Sicker than I usually am"

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.

Öberg: "Sicker than I usually am"

Elvira Öberg back in training: "Clever plan"

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. .

Elvira Öberg back in training: "Clever plan"

New Swedish Success – Third Consecutive Medal

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.

New Swedish Success – Third Consecutive Medal

They are ready for the Biathlon World Championship – two spots open

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.

They are ready for the Biathlon World Championship – two spots open

Swedish victory after drama: "Don't want to win like that"

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.

Swedish victory after drama: "Don't want to win like that"

Öberg flopped in the pursuit – missed five shots

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.

Öberg flopped in the pursuit – missed five shots

Nightmare result for Öberg – rivals shine

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

Nightmare result for Öberg – rivals shine

Öberg misses entire World Championship rehearsal: "Not feeling better"

Biathlon star Elvira Öberg will miss all races during this week's World Cup competitions in Antholz, Italy. This is confirmed by national team coach Johannes Lukas.

Öberg misses entire World Championship rehearsal: "Not feeling better"

Elvira Öberg misses Antholz: "Devastated"

Elvira Öberg will miss the upcoming competitions in Antholz. The cross-country skiing star is struggling with illness symptoms.

Elvira Öberg misses Antholz: "Devastated"

Elvira Öberg's Revenge - Won the Mass Start

Elvira Öberg took a tremendous revenge in the World Championship. The Swede took the season's second individual victory, when she won the mass start in Ruhpolding after perfect shooting.

Elvira Öberg's Revenge - Won the Mass Start

Öberg collapsed – Sweden fifth in the relay

Elvira Öberg had a tough day on the range. The 25-year-old shot away the Swedish biathlon ladies' chance of a podium spot in the women's relay in Ruhpolding.

Öberg collapsed – Sweden fifth in the relay