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"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

The Swedes shot themselves down: "Less under way"

The Swedish biathlon men have to wait for their first medals in the World Championship. Stars Sebastian Samuelsson and Martin Ponsiluoma shot themselves out of the distance race.

The Swedes shot themselves down: "Less under way"

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

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.

Took action after the fiasco: Put away the rifle

This is how Elvira Öberg will win the World Cup

Elvira Öberg does as usual and starts the biathlon season strongly. To be able to maintain her form and be in the fight for the World Championship title, she has looked at the men.

This is how Elvira Öberg will win the World Cup

The Power Message: On the Podium with Two Debutants

A few too many misses, a bit too slow skiing – but still a podium finish. The Swedish biathlon ladies deliver even on a day when not everything goes according to plan.

The Power Message: On the Podium with Two Debutants

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"

The Star's Unknown Problem: "Felt a Lot of Pain"

The season was not as Martin Ponsiluoma had thought it would be. Now the cross-country skiing star tells about a previously unknown incident that affected his shooting.

The Star's Unknown Problem: "Felt a Lot of Pain"