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Gestblom gets to make an individual VC comeback
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Gestblom gets to make an individual VC comeback

Linn Gestblom made a strong comeback in the mixed relay in Östersund. This week she will also compete individually in the Biathlon World Cup
In-form Samuelsson on the podium: "I'm very happy"
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In-form Samuelsson on the podium: "I'm very happy"

The first individual competition of the season in the men's biathlon world cup. Then there was a Swedish podium
Gestblom's comeback delighted: "I'm very happy"
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Gestblom's comeback delighted: "I'm very happy"

Linn Gestblom made a long-awaited comeback in the World Cup, but was given a thankless task in the mixed relay. When she set off on the third leg, the men had already pushed Sweden out of the close battle
Sweden third – despite Brandt's accident
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Sweden third – despite Brandt's accident

The Swedish men's biathlon team did just like the women's - they took the victory straight away in the relay on their home turf in Östersund. Viktor Brandt was gone with the wind
Samuelsson: I'll miss the hassle with Thingnes Bø
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Samuelsson: I'll miss the hassle with Thingnes Bø

Sebastian Samuelsson and Johannes Thingnes Bø have had many fights – not least verbal. But now the teasing but heartfelt bickering is over
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
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
Sweden Combines Top Skiers and Newcomers for Munich Biathlon Supersprint
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Sweden Combines Top Skiers and Newcomers for Munich Biathlon Supersprint

Sweden mixes World Cup skiers with completely new names for the new biathlon competition Loop one festival.
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

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
Samuelsson Steals the Show at Biathlon World Cup Finale
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Samuelsson Steals the Show at Biathlon World Cup Finale

In the last World Cup race, Swedish biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson struck. When everything was about the Bø brothers, the 27-year-old stole the show and thrilled the Norwegian audience when he crossed the finish line first
Lægreid Clinches World Championship, Outshines Biathlon Legend Bø
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Lægreid Clinches World Championship, Outshines Biathlon Legend Bø

With the victory in the pursuit, Norwegian Sturla Holm Lægreid secured the win in the overall World Championship. Thus, Lægreid ruined the party for teammate Johannes Thingnes Bø, who is ending his career after the biathlon World Championship final in Holmenkollen
Bø Triumphs in Holmenkollen Sprint as Samuelsson Struggles with Shooting
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Bø Triumphs in Holmenkollen Sprint as Samuelsson Struggles with Shooting

Johannes Thingnes Bø got the best possible start to his farewell weekend in the World Cup. The Norwegian won the sprint in front of the home crowd in Holmenkollen
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
Sweden second in single mixed relay: "A revenge"
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Sweden second in single mixed relay: "A revenge"

The Swedish shooter has occasionally received criticism – but during the single mixed relay, Johanna Skottheim and Jesper Nelin silenced the critics. Sweden finished second after just four extra shots
Debacle in the Final Shoot for Samuelsson
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Debacle in the Final Shoot for Samuelsson

The Swedish biathlon star Sebastian Samuelsson seemed to be challenging for a podium spot in the mass start at the World Cup in Slovenian Pokljuka. Then came three misses in the final shooting and a final 12th place
Swedish relay fiasco – for both teams
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Swedish relay fiasco – for both teams

It became a dark day for both the Swedish men's and women's teams in biathlon on Sunday. The men finished seventh after a total of six penalty rounds, and the women became sixth
Samuelsson shot himself out - then Nelin stepped forward
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Samuelsson shot himself out - then Nelin stepped forward

In the World Cup restart, Sebastian Samuelsson shot himself out of the top contention in the last shooting. Then Jesper Nelin stepped forward and shot full, which ended in a sixth place and season's best
Elvira Öberg Out Sick: Sweden's Biathlon Team Faces New Challenges
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Elvira Öberg Out Sick: Sweden's Biathlon Team Faces New Challenges

Elvira Öberg is ill and refrains from this week's World Cup competitions in biathlon in Nove Mesto. Ella Halvarsson has also had cold symptoms after the World Championship, but is back in training and follows the team to the Czech Republic
Finnish Triumph: Seppälä and Minkkinen Edge Out Rivals in Biathlon Thriller
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Finnish Triumph: Seppälä and Minkkinen Edge Out Rivals in Biathlon Thriller

It became Finnish at the top in the Biathlon Competition at Stockholm's stadium. Tero Seppälä and Suvi Minkkinen won the single mixed relay ahead of Martin Ponsiluoma and Hanna Öberg in a dramatic final in front of a sold-out arena, around 10,000 spectators
The image of Elvira and Hanna is worth more than medals
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The image of Elvira and Hanna is worth more than medals

It became a gold, two silvers and a bronze for Sweden at the World Championship in biathlon. But it was the performances and team spirit that the national team coach praised afterwards
The Swedes close to a medal – fell in the decisive shooting
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The Swedes close to a medal – fell in the decisive shooting

It was a highly dramatic ending to the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. Two Swedes were involved when everything was to be decided in the mass start – but failed to keep their shooting together
These are the teams for the World Championship relays
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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.
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