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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.

Emil Nykvist Leaves Biathlon Team to Train Independently at Home

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.

Elvira Öberg Misses Podium After Penalties in Biathlon Sprint

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.

Weather Chaos Threatens World Cup Competitions

Elvira Öberg back – but skips one competition

Biathlon star Elvira Öberg, who has been ill with a cold, is now back. She will compete in the mass start race in Pokljuka on Saturday.

Elvira Öberg back – but skips one competition

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.

Elvira Öberg Out Sick: Sweden's Biathlon Team Faces New Challenges

Elvira Öberg's World Cup Participation in Doubt After Recent Success

Elvira Öberg was forced to decline the Biathlon Competition at the Stadium – now she is also uncertain ahead of the World Cup start in Nove Mesto later in the week. > I'll call her now after the competition, she's not entirely hundred, but not quite sick, says national team coach Johannes Lukas.

Elvira Öberg's World Cup Participation in Doubt After Recent Success

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 image of Elvira and Hanna is worth more than medals

"It's a fight I'll win nine out of ten times"

Despite the penalty round, Sweden caught up and shot for bronze in the men's relay at the World Championship. But Sebastian Samuelsson missed at the same time as Germany made their shots and fourth place was a fact.

"It's a fight I'll win nine out of ten times"

"I've wanted so much and maybe overworked"

Hanna Öberg has had one of the toughest seasons of her career. But in the World Championship relay, it turned around.

"I've wanted so much and maybe overworked"

Elvira Öberg Snubbed – Successful Swede Gets the Nod Instead

Successful Swede Ella Halvarsson gets, after her sensational World Championship silver, the chance for Sweden in the single mixed relay. There, she forms a pair with experienced Sebastian Samuelsson.

Elvira Öberg Snubbed – Successful Swede Gets the Nod Instead

The Coach: "Few other national teams would have taken her in"

It was with some hesitation that Ella Halvarsson got a spot on the A-national team and at the first camp, she barely made it up the hill. But the joy of the sport and a relaxed attitude have led her to World Championship silver.

The Coach: "Few other national teams would have taken her in"

Öberg takes World Championship silver - national team captain moved

The emotions swelled after Elvira Öberg took silver in the pursuit over 10 kilometers at the World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. The 25-year-old secured both Sweden's first medal in the championship and her first individual World Championship medal.

Öberg takes World Championship silver - national team captain moved

The Shooting Struggle Continues: "I'm Extremely Disappointed"

He loves sprint and had high hopes ahead of the World Championship sprint. But Martin Ponsiluoma's shooting problems continue – five misses and a 27th place.

The Shooting Struggle Continues: "I'm Extremely Disappointed"

Wants to Repeat Climb to Success: "I Feel Safe"

After each two penalties in the sprint, the Swedish women's starting position for the pursuit in the World Championship in cross-country skiing is not the best. But Elvira Öberg is hopeful.

Wants to Repeat Climb to Success: "I Feel Safe"

Good News: Öberg Back in the Sprint

During Thursday's opening competition of the World Championship in biathlon in Swiss Lenzerheide, the mixed relay, Elvira Öberg was forced to withdraw due to illness. The competition came too early for the 25-year-old to recover from the cold she caught in mid-January.

Good News: Öberg Back in the Sprint

Missing due to illness: "Dumb to throw her in"

Elvira Öberg is missing from the Swedish mixed relay team that kicks off the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide on Wednesday. She is not fully ready after her illness.

Missing due to illness: "Dumb to throw her in"

"We've Left the High-Altitude Shock Behind Us"

The latest years' strategy with more and more camps at high altitude is supposed to help the Swedish biathletes succeed in the upcoming championships at high altitude, the World Championship now in Lenzerheide and the Olympic Games next year. I feel a big difference compared to a few years ago, says Sebastian Samuelsson.

"We've Left the High-Altitude Shock Behind Us"

Elvira Öberg back in training: "Clever plan"

Nine days before the World Championship premiere, cross-country skiing star Elvira Öberg is back in training again after her two-week long illness period. .

Elvira Öberg back in training: "Clever plan"

Settled: They grab the last spots for the World Championship

Now it is clear who will get the last spots on the team for the Biathlon World Championship. The trio Anna-Karin Heijdenberg, Johanna Skottheim and Emil Nykvist have been selected for the championship.

Settled: They grab the last spots for the World Championship

New Swedish Success – Third Consecutive Medal

Anna-Karin Heijdenberg's success in the Biathlon European Championship continues. After her third consecutive medal – silver in the pursuit despite four misses – the World Championship spot is near.

New Swedish Success – Third Consecutive Medal

They are ready for the Biathlon World Championship – two spots open

Only four ladies are clear for the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, in mid-February. Two places are left open, one on the ladies' side and one on the men's side.

They are ready for the Biathlon World Championship – two spots open

Öberg misses entire World Championship rehearsal: "Not feeling better"

Biathlon star Elvira Öberg will miss all races during this week's World Cup competitions in Antholz, Italy. This is confirmed by national team coach Johannes Lukas.

Öberg misses entire World Championship rehearsal: "Not feeling better"

Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Sports Gala

Royal starlight, expected prize rain over Armand Duplantis and a new "Svennis" tribute. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Sports Gala.

Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Sports Gala

Hanna Öberg back – racing in Oberhof

Hanna Öberg is back in the biathlon national team that competes in the World Cup in Oberhof this week. "Some active athletes have been ill during Christmas and had to adjust their training, but now all selected skiers are healthy and ready for the year's first competitions," says the national team's head coach Johannes Lukas in a press release.

Hanna Öberg back – racing in Oberhof