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Samuelsson: Unfortunately I drew the shortest straw as Sweden win biathlon relay bronze
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Samuelsson: Unfortunately I drew the shortest straw as Sweden win biathlon relay bronze

"A bronze is a bronze, but the biathlon relay could have ended with something nobler around the necks of the Swedish team. We were again fighting for gold, but unfortunately I drew the short straw," says Sebastian Samuelsson
Done: Sweden to run women's biathlon relay
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Done: Sweden to run women's biathlon relay

The men took Olympic bronze. Can the women repeat the feat? Here is the team that will get a chance in the relay
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
Olympic gold medalist Ponsiluoma: I'm incredibly proud
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Olympic gold medalist Ponsiluoma: I'm incredibly proud

He needed a clean standing shoot in the decisive round. Martin Ponsiluoma managed it and won Olympic gold in the pursuit in Antholz
After the sprint fiasco: I don't have the answers
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After the sprint fiasco: I don't have the answers

When it mattered most, it was the worst. The explanation? If only the skiers knew
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
Malte Stefansson to make Olympic debut in sprint as Sweden names biathlon team
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Malte Stefansson to make Olympic debut in sprint as Sweden names biathlon team

Sweden has selected its team for the biathlon sprint at the Olympics in Italy, where Malte Stefansson will make his Olympic debut.
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
News about Elvira Öberg - why the star is missing from Sweden's mixed relay team
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News about Elvira Öberg - why the star is missing from Sweden's mixed relay team

The following Swedes will have a chance to compete in the biathlon mixed relay at the Winter Olympics: Sebastian Samuelsson, Martin Ponsiluoma, Anna Magnusson and Hanna Öberg. Star Elvira Öberg is undergoing testing
Ebba Andersson lost her period and won an Olympic medal, gets her own chef for the Olympics
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Ebba Andersson lost her period and won an Olympic medal, gets her own chef for the Olympics

She lost an Olympic medal in 2022. The analysis showed diet was one of the culprits
Biathletes' difficult Olympic choices - a bit exaggerated
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Biathletes' difficult Olympic choices - a bit exaggerated

Competing, or qualifying for the Olympics, at high altitude has been a tough question for the Swedish biathletes. The answer: most of them will compete in Nove Mesto next week
The Swede on high-altitude simulation: Thought about it
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The Swede on high-altitude simulation: Thought about it

Biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken was wearing a high-altitude mask when he was found dead before Christmas. The Swedish national team does not use such masks to simulate high altitude
Biathlon star Ella Halvarsson misses World Cup restart after illness
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Biathlon star Ella Halvarsson misses World Cup restart after illness

Ella Halvarsson will miss the restart of the Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof. She has been ill over Christmas and is not yet ready to compete
Gestblom is resting – and debutant gets the chance
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Gestblom is resting – and debutant gets the chance

Linn Gestblom continues to compete sparingly in her comeback. The Värmland native now heads into this week's World Cup competitions in Annecy-Le Grand Bornand, France
“Special feeling to lead from start to finish”
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“Special feeling to lead from start to finish”

Sweden's women won the biathlon relay by a landslide at the World Cup in Hochfilzen. But Hanna Öberg lost the stage victory when she stopped and took the Swedish flag with her across the finish line – and lost out on 1,000 euros
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
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
After the victory – lobbying for the Olympics
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After the victory – lobbying for the Olympics

Swedish biathletes have won two single mixed relays in a row in World Cup premieres. And they are lobbying for it to become an Olympic sport
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
Hanna Öberg Misses Training Camp Due to Illness Ahead of Olympic Season
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Hanna Öberg Misses Training Camp Due to Illness Ahead of Olympic Season

Biathlon star Hanna Öberg has suffered a setback ahead of the Olympic Games season. The 29-year-old is ill with a cold and will miss the national team's high-altitude training camp in France
Biathlon World Mourns Laura Dahlmeier After Tragic Climbing Accident
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Biathlon World Mourns Laura Dahlmeier After Tragic Climbing Accident

The biathlon world is mourning the former World Championship queen Laura Dahlmeier who died in a climbing accident. Laura was a role model for me and I feel honored to have been able to share the competition track with her, says Hanna Öberg
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
Elvira Öberg Misses Podium After Penalties in Biathlon Sprint
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Elvira Öberg Misses Podium After Penalties in Biathlon Sprint

Biathlon star Elvira Öberg was in the top of the World Cup sprint in Holmenkollen before the final shooting. Then came two penalties and a missed podium spot
Weather Chaos Threatens World Cup Competitions
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Weather Chaos Threatens World Cup Competitions

A powerful rainstorm makes it unclear at present how the biathletes' World Championship competitions will turn out in Slovenian Pokljuka. It's challenging, says competition director Borut Nunar to SVT
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