Johan Hagström

Finn replaces Swiss as shooting coach of the Swedish national biathlon team

A Finn takes over from a Swiss as shooting coach for the Swedish biathlon national team.

Heijdenberg to the Olympics after long selection process

Sweden fifth in biathlon mixed relay, Skottheim took the chance

Sweden came fifth in the mixed relay in biathlon. But for the team, it was mostly about the fight for an Olympic spot. Johanna Skottheim took the chance.

"This is what you dream about"

He who waits for something good never waits too long. Elvira Öberg grabbed her first World Championship gold in her career, when she won the mass start in Swiss Lenzerheide. It's completely incredible, I didn't think it was possible today, she says to SVT.

"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 Swedish sensation: "I just shake"

Ella Halvarsson is in the world top to stay. The 25-year-old A-national team debutant took a sensational second place in Kontiolahti – just ahead of Elvira Öberg. I just shake, says a taken Ella Halvarsson after the success.

Debutant's success – Swedish victory in the premiere

Sweden started the biathlon season perfectly. Debutant Ella Halvarsson impressed greatly when she, together with Sebastian Samuelsson, won Saturday's single mixed relay in Kontiolahti. "I just walk around and laugh and smile, I don't know what to say," says Halvarsson to SVT.

"It's about having a thought with each shot."

Through better shooting, Sebastian Samuelsson is going to challenge the Norwegians. And reach his career goal – to win the overall World Championship. It could happen this year, he says.