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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. .
These are the teams for the World Championship relays

"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.
"It's extremely frustrating for us"

Sweden missed out on World Championship medal – shot at bronze

It was no World Championship medal for Ella Halvarsson and Sebastian Samuelsson in the single mixed relay. The Swedish biathlon duo finished fifth, after Samuelsson shot away the bronze in the final shooting.
Sweden missed out on World Championship medal – shot at bronze

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.
Elvira Öberg Snubbed – Successful Swede Gets the Nod Instead

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.
The Coach: "Few other national teams would have taken her in"

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.
After the Silver Success: "I'm Laughing and Crying"

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

Something that SVT was worried about

Former cross-country skiing star Mona Brorsson, 34, is a few months into her new expert role at SVT. A role where she sometimes needs to criticize her old national team teammates.
Something that SVT was worried about

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

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

Biathlon star Julia Simon admits: "It's my fault"

Julia Simon acknowledges that it was her fault that she and Anna Magnusson stumbled in the World Championship mixed relay. "I trip over her, so it's my fault," says the French biathlete.
Biathlon star Julia Simon admits: "It's my fault"

Sweden fifth after nightmare start at World Championship

A broken ski after a fall on the first leg – Sweden got a nightmare start in the mixed relay at the World Championship in biathlon. Sweden looked despite that to be able to challenge for the World Championship bronze, but had to settle for a fifth place.
Sweden fifth after nightmare start at World Championship

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

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
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