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New disappointment for Samuelsson in the biathlon World Cup
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New disappointment for Samuelsson in the biathlon World Cup

Norwegian Johan-Olav Botn won the final biathlon World Cup race of the season - the mass start in Holmenkollen.
Lægreid wins seventh consecutive Biathlon World Cup competition
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Lægreid wins seventh consecutive Biathlon World Cup competition

Norwegian Sturla Holm Lægreid won the men's pursuit in the Biathlon World Cup after a sprint duel with French biathlete Éric Perrot.
Super stretch by Samuelsson - Sweden on the podium
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Super stretch by Samuelsson - Sweden on the podium

At the Olympics, the Swedish biathletes took bronze in the relay - on Saturday in the World Cup they took another third-place finish in Kontiolax. Sweden had a nightmare start but was saved by a strong finish from Sebastian Samuelsson
Samuelsson surprised to be far behind in Kontiolax
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Samuelsson surprised to be far behind in Kontiolax

The Swedish men's biathlon team could not match the women's success in the World Cup in Kontiolahti, Finland. Sebastian Samuelsson was the top Swede, finishing 12th in the 20-kilometer race
Norway wins Biathlon Championship in Stockholm, Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen says best I know
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Norway wins Biathlon Championship in Stockholm, Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen says best I know

Norway came out on top twice in the biathlon competition at a sold-out stadium in Stockholm. Norwegian teams took first and second in the single mixed relay, with Finland third
Swedish Wallaby fiasco - Just laugh about it
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Swedish Wallaby fiasco - Just laugh about it

Among the worst of their entire careers. That's how the Swedish biathletes described their skis during the final Olympic mass start
Olympic guide: Will Sandra Näslund achieve the gold standard?
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Olympic guide: Will Sandra Näslund achieve the gold standard?

One of Sweden's biggest gold medal hopes is making its Olympic debut. In addition, the men's biathlon team is chasing more medals - and Hasselborg's women's team is fighting for a place in the curling final
Olympic guide: Will Sandra Näslund achieve the gold standard?
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Olympic guide: Will Sandra Näslund achieve the gold standard?

One of Sweden's biggest gold medal hopes is making its Olympic debut. In addition, the men's biathlon team is chasing more medals - and the women's Team Hasselborg is fighting for a place in the curling final
Cake party for biathlon relay medalists
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Cake party for biathlon relay medalists

The bronze medal in the biathlon relay was celebrated with cake and bubbles outside the Swedish team's hotel in Antholz.
Jesper Nelin bounces back - wins Olympic bronze in relay
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Jesper Nelin bounces back - wins Olympic bronze in relay

I was extremely disappointed after the crash in the sprint. But Martin Ponsiluoma's gold lifted the spirits of Jesper Nelin - who, with a perfect shot, secured a Swedish medal in the biathlon relay at the Olympics
All of Sweden's Olympic medals so far at the Olympics in Italy
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All of Sweden's Olympic medals so far at the Olympics in Italy

The men's biathlon team took bronze in the relay - and Sweden's twelfth medal so far at the Olympics in Italy. Here is the full list
Samuelsson: Happy with how I'm handling it
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Samuelsson: Happy with how I'm handling it

Sebastian Samuelsson raced for Olympic gold - but couldn't seriously challenge France and Norway in the final stretch. The Swedish biathletes took bronze in the relay
After the fiasco - Nelin gets time with his family
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After the fiasco - Nelin gets time with his family

The failure in the sprint meant that Jesper Nelin would miss the pursuit start. Now it's time to get him ready for the Olympic relay
Samuelsson sees super chance in the chase start
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Samuelsson sees super chance in the chase start

The performance was one of the best of his career - yet it wasn't enough for a medal in the sprint race. Despite the setback, Sebastian Samuelsson sees a fighting chance in the pursuit
Olympic guide: Heated hockey derby against Finland
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Olympic guide: Heated hockey derby against Finland

A heated Nordic derby is on the cards when Tre Kronor takes on arch-rivals Finland on Friday. In addition, Norwegian superstar Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is chasing his third Olympic gold - and figure skater Ilia Malinin is chasing his first individual Olympic medal
Olympic guide: Swedish chance of gold in the sprint
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Olympic guide: Swedish chance of gold in the sprint

Jonna Sundling is the favorite as skiers chase new Olympic gold; biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson is aiming for revenge; and in Cortina, curling siblings Rasmus and Isabella Wranå can take home the most prestigious medal. Today, Sweden has several chances to climb the Olympic medal table
After the probe, Elvira Öberg gets the go-ahead
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After the probe, Elvira Öberg gets the go-ahead

Biathlon star Elvira Öberg was knocked out of the opening mixed relay. Instead, she will make her debut at the Olympics in Italy when the women's distance event takes place on Wednesday
Olympic guide: Swedish gold in the sprint
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Olympic guide: Swedish gold in the sprint

Jonna Sundling is the favorite as Sweden's women's skiers chase another gold, and biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson aims for revenge. On Tuesday, Sweden has several chances to climb the Olympic medal table
Family threat at the Olympics: There are risks of infection
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Family threat at the Olympics: There are risks of infection

The Winter Olympics are back in Central Europe for the first time in 20 years, and many of the families and friends of the Swedish Olympic athletes will travel to Italy. But will they be able to meet during the Games? "Hopefully I'll get a chance to have a coffee or go for a walk with them," says biathlon star Sebastian Samuelsson
410 km distance - Sweden will celebrate the Olympics digitally
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410 km distance - Sweden will celebrate the Olympics digitally

The Italian Olympics haven't opened yet - but the Winter Games are already historic. Never before have they been so geographically spread out
Swedish Olympic squad complete, Monsén is left out
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Swedish Olympic squad complete, Monsén is left out

Speed skater Felix Monsén has not been allowed to participate in the Olympics. He was not given the nod by the Swedish Olympic Committee
Swedish failures in the Czech Republic - Perrot wins
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Swedish failures in the Czech Republic - Perrot wins

2+2, 2+2 and 2+1. The standing shooting ruined the Swedish men's World Cup race in Nove Mesto, as well as their Olympic qualification
Sweden's exception gives medal duo an Olympic spot
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Sweden's exception gives medal duo an Olympic spot

They lack recent results that would justify an Olympic spot. But the Swedish Olympic Committee is making an exception and selecting Jesper Tjäder and Henrik Harlaut, both former Olympic medalists, for the Games in Italy in February
Swedish Olympic biathletes skip World Cup in Nove Mesto
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Swedish Olympic biathletes skip World Cup in Nove Mesto

Not only the Öberg sisters but also Ella Halvarsson and Linn Gestblom have chosen to skip the World Cup competitions in Nove Mesto. At the same time, one last Olympic spot on the Swedish women's team is at stake
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