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Halvarsson convinced again - seconds from the podium

Ella Halvarsson's fine start to the World Championship season continues. But Sweden's new biathlon star just missed the podium in the pursuit in Hochfilzen.

Halvarsson convinced again - seconds from the podium

After the successful start - Öberg shot herself out

Elvira Öberg shot herself out, Ella Halvarsson didn't have the strength all the way and for Hanna Öberg it was mostly pitch black. The Swedish female biathletes had a tough time in the sprint in Hochfilzen.

After the successful start - Öberg shot herself out

Öberg's competitor to miss several competitions

Cross-country skiing star Lisa Vittozzi missed the premiere competitions in Kontiolax, Finland, due to back problems. The message was that the Italian, who last season won the total World Cup, was aiming to make her season debut during the second competition weekend in Austrian Hochfilzen next weekend.

Öberg's competitor to miss several competitions

Öberg after the victory: "I am the best in the world"

The biathlete Elvira Öberg continues to shine during the start of the World Championship. In the mass start in Kontiolahti, the first victory of the season came.

Öberg after the victory: "I am the best in the world"

Elvira Öberg on the podium again: "Should not go"

Two missed shots seemed to be costly for Elvira Öberg. But after a strong final sprint, the 25-year-old could snatch a second place in the World Cup sprint in Kontiolax.

Elvira Öberg on the podium again: "Should not go"

The Swedish sensation: "I just shake"

Ella Halvarsson is in the world top to stay. The 25-year-old A-national team debutant took a sensational second place in Kontiolahti – just ahead of Elvira Öberg.

The Swedish sensation: "I just shake"

New sensation - won after giant drama

France seemed to be heading for the day's second dominant victory in a biathlon relay. But after Julia Simon was forced to take a penalty loop in the final shooting, Elvira Öberg could bring home the victory to Sweden.

New sensation - won after giant drama

Öberg ready for the relay – the surprise gets to sit out

Hanna Öberg is clear for the women's relay at the biathlon World Championship premiere. On the other hand, successful skier Ella Halvarsson will have to sit out.

Öberg ready for the relay – the surprise gets to sit out

New Swedish podium spot after drama: "Satisfied"

The Swedish success in the World Cup premiere in biathlon continues. The Swedish team finished third in the mixed relay in Kontiolahti, Finland.

New Swedish podium spot after drama: "Satisfied"

Star misses out – replacement gets the nod

Last year, Hanna Öberg won the single mixed relay at the World Cup premiere in biathlon, together with Sebastian Samuelsson. This year, she is skipping the distance at the premiere because she is not in top form after a cold.

Star misses out – replacement gets the nod

The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"

With the fluorine ban in the cross-country skiers' waxes, the margin for error has shrunk, believe Swedish cross-country stars. It can be such a big difference that it's scary, says Jonna Sundling.

The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"

Swedish criticism ahead of the premiere: "I see a risk"

The biathlete has changed the start order in the World Championship for the very best, who now start later. Critics believe that it can produce unfair results.

Swedish criticism ahead of the premiere: "I see a risk"

Rookies get a chance in the World Cup premiere

The national team debutants Ella Halvarsson, Anna-Karin Heijdenberg and Anton Ivarsson have been selected for the World Cup premiere in biathlon in Finnish Kontiolahti. "We have seen a strong drive in both our established skiers and the new ones in the A-team," says national team coach Johannes Lukas.

Rookies get a chance in the World Cup premiere

The Favorites' Crash: "Just Go Out and Gas"

Favorites who fell short. In Sunday's sprint, nothing could stop the stars Elvira Öberg and Sebastian Samuelsson.

The Favorites' Crash: "Just Go Out and Gas"

Full Hit for Magnusson: "A Perfect Race"

Fast on the track and a bullseye at the shooting range. Anna Magnusson made a big impression when she won the Swedish premiere ahead of her club teammate and favorite Elvira Öberg, Piteå.

Full Hit for Magnusson: "A Perfect Race"

The new venture a challenge: "I said no"

Worse shooting last season led the national team management to invest more in shooting training ahead of the upcoming biathlon season. It was not appreciated by everyone.

The new venture a challenge: "I said no"