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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.
"It's extremely frustrating for us"
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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
The Swedes shot themselves down: "Less under way"
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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
Swedish Biathlete Emil Nykvist Ill - Leaves World Championship Team
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Swedish Biathlete Emil Nykvist Ill - Leaves World Championship Team

The Medal Hunt Continues – Here is the Team
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The Medal Hunt Continues – Here is the Team

Stunned again at the World Championship: "Crazy feeling"
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Stunned again at the World Championship: "Crazy feeling"

A happy guy who took gold at the Junior World Championship – that's how much more the Swedes didn't know about the biathlete's new star shot. The New Zealand-born American Campbell Wright has excelled at the World Championship with two silvers
New Swedish Medal Miss - New Gold for Bø
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New Swedish Medal Miss - New Gold for Bø

The Swedish biathlon men continue to struggle at the World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, and missed a medal in the pursuit. Just like in the sprint, Johannes Thingnes Bø won ahead of the surprise Campbell Wright
Swedish medal miss again – Bø makes history in World Championship
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Swedish medal miss again – Bø makes history in World Championship

Sweden has had a nightmare start to the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. In the men's sprint, all Swedish athletes finished outside the top ten, while Norwegian star Johannes Thingnes Bø made history with his 21st World Championship gold
The successful Swede will make her World Championship debut
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The successful Swede will make her World Championship debut

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.
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