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French victory despite disagreement: "Not important"
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French victory despite disagreement: "Not important"

The French biathlon women show once again that it is possible to perform at the top – despite controversies within the team. You don't have to be friends to be able to perform, says Justine Braisaz-Bouchet after the French relay victory in the World Cup premiere
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
World Cup heroes can receive unique Merit Gold: "Mighty"
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World Cup heroes can receive unique Merit Gold: "Mighty"

Six World Cup gold medals out of six possible in Norwegian ski tracks. Then the women's cross-country team can be awarded a unique Bragdguld
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
French scandal: "Difficult for those within the team"
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French scandal: "Difficult for those within the team"

French biathlon star Julia Simon has been convicted of theft and fraud against a teammate. She also risks being punished by her own federation
Hanna Öberg Misses Training Camp Due to Illness Ahead of Olympic Season
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Hanna Öberg Misses Training Camp Due to Illness Ahead of Olympic Season

Biathlon star Hanna Öberg has suffered a setback ahead of the Olympic Games season. The 29-year-old is ill with a cold and will miss the national team's high-altitude training camp in France
Skottheim and Nelin Make History at Swedish Roller Ski Biathlon Championship
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Skottheim and Nelin Make History at Swedish Roller Ski Biathlon Championship

Laura Dahlmeier Dies in Mountain Climbing Accident in Pakistan
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Laura Dahlmeier Dies in Mountain Climbing Accident in Pakistan

Laura Dahlmeier has been found dead after a mountain climbing accident in Pakistan. The former biathlon star was 31 years old
Biathlon World Mourns Laura Dahlmeier After Tragic Climbing Accident
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Biathlon World Mourns Laura Dahlmeier After Tragic Climbing Accident

The biathlon world is mourning the former World Championship queen Laura Dahlmeier who died in a climbing accident. Laura was a role model for me and I feel honored to have been able to share the competition track with her, says Hanna Öberg
Why Armand Duplantis Missed Out on the Victoria Prize
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Why Armand Duplantis Missed Out on the Victoria Prize

Beach volleyball players David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig, Olympic Games gold medalists in Paris, receive the Victoria Prize. "To receive the Victoria Prize, as a recognition for all the effort we have put in, feels incredibly great", says David Åhman
Olympic Gold Medalist Walter Wallberg Secures Spot Despite Injury
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Olympic Gold Medalist Walter Wallberg Secures Spot Despite Injury

Despite not skiing yet, injured Walter Wallberg is one of the first Swedes to get a ticket to the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina in nine months. I'm going to be at my best to defend it, says the 25-year-old
Injured Olympic Champion Walter Wallberg Secures Milan-Cortina Spot
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Injured Olympic Champion Walter Wallberg Secures Milan-Cortina Spot

Despite not skiing yet, injured Walter Wallberg is one of the first Swedes to get a ticket to the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina in nine months. I will be at my best to defend the gold, says the 25-year-old
Emil Nykvist Leaves Biathlon Team to Train Independently at Home
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Emil Nykvist Leaves Biathlon Team to Train Independently at Home

Emil Nykvist chooses to stand outside the biathlon national team the coming season to make an effort on his own terms. He wants to prioritize more time at home, says national team coach Johannes Lukas
Franziska Preuss Clinches Biathlon World Cup After Dramatic Finish
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Franziska Preuss Clinches Biathlon World Cup After Dramatic Finish

Great drama decided the World Cup in biathlon on the women's side. The Frenchwoman Lou Jeanmonnot and the German Franziska Preuss were neck and neck on the final lap
Elvira Öberg Secures Second with Remarkable Comeback at Holmenkollen
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Elvira Öberg Secures Second with Remarkable Comeback at Holmenkollen

Elvira Öberg started the pursuit as eleventh – but made a huge comeback. After two misses and strong skiing, she worked her way up to a second place in the women's pursuit at the World Championship finals in Holmenkollen
Elvira Öberg Misses Podium After Penalties in Biathlon Sprint
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Elvira Öberg Misses Podium After Penalties in Biathlon Sprint

Biathlon star Elvira Öberg was in the top of the World Cup sprint in Holmenkollen before the final shooting. Then came two penalties and a missed podium spot
Swedish success: Victory in the mixed relay
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Swedish success: Victory in the mixed relay

Second in the single mixed relay, victory in the mixed relay and the entire mixed relay cup. It was a Swedish success day in Slovenian Pokljuka, after Sebastian Samuelsson secured the victory on the final leg for the Swedish team
Tough day for the Öberg sisters – Magnusson flawless
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Tough day for the Öberg sisters – Magnusson flawless

The Swedish biathlon stars Elvira Öberg and Hanna Öberg shot themselves out. Instead, Anna Magnusson became the best Swedish athlete, finishing sixth in the mass start at the World Cup in Slovenian Pokljuka
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