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The successful Swede will make her World Championship debut
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The successful Swede will make her World Championship debut

Biathlon star Julia Simon admits: "It's my fault"
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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
Sweden fifth after nightmare start at World Championship
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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
Missing due to illness: "Dumb to throw her in"
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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
"We've Left the High-Altitude Shock Behind Us"
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"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
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

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.
New Swedish Success – Third Consecutive Medal
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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
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

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"

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

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

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

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

He didn't take gold or set a world record. But Truls Möregårdh won the Swedish people's love
Elvira Öberg's Revenge - Won the Mass Start
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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
Öberg collapsed – Sweden fifth in the relay
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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
The Swedish Sensation: "I haven't felt this good"
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The Swedish Sensation: "I haven't felt this good"

From heaven to hell – back to heaven again. Biathlete Johanna Skottheim was open about her tough years after the surprising fifth place in German Ruhpolding
The Swedish sensation: "I haven't felt this good"
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The Swedish sensation: "I haven't felt this good"

From heaven to hell – back to heaven again. Biathlete Johanna Skottheim was open about her tough years after the surprising fifth place in German Ruhpolding
Öberg secured the victory: "Felt far away"
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Öberg secured the victory: "Felt far away"

Martin Ponsiluoma's bombs seemed to sink Sweden's chances of winning. Then the Öberg sisters stepped into the track – the stars impressed and secured the victory in the mixed relay
Took action after the fiasco: Put away the rifle
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Took action after the fiasco: Put away the rifle

The shooting debacle culminated in the last competition before Christmas when Martin Ponsiluoma shot ten zeros and came last. Ahead of the restart in the World Championship, he hopes to have broken the negative spiral
Swedish Nightmare in Oberhof: "Really Boring"
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Swedish Nightmare in Oberhof: "Really Boring"

It was a Swedish fiasco in the biathlon sprint in Oberhof. The best Swedish athlete was Elvira Öberg, who came in 37th place
Sick Bay at Christmas - Biathletes Not Worried
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Sick Bay at Christmas - Biathletes Not Worried

Six biathletes fell ill during the Christmas break and are uncertain about their form for this week's competitions in Oberhof. But no one is worried considering that the World Championship is a month away
"I think the form will increase from here"
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"I think the form will increase from here"

The cold before the season start caused trouble for Hanna Öberg in the first competitions. The extra break she got during Christmas hopes she in return will give her a boost towards the World Championship
The Star's Fee: 45,000 Kronor for a Post
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The Star's Fee: 45,000 Kronor for a Post

Walter Wallberg is not only good at mogul skiing, he also has a large following in social media. In an interview in SVT's program "Kallprat", Wallberg reveals that he can take 45,000 kronor for a post
Hanna Öberg back – racing in Oberhof
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Hanna Öberg back – racing in Oberhof

Hanna Öberg is back in the biathlon national team that competes in the World Cup in Oberhof this week. "Some active athletes have been ill during Christmas and had to adjust their training, but now all selected skiers are healthy and ready for the year's first competitions," says the national team's head coach Johannes Lukas in a press release
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