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Biathlon World Mourns Laura Dahlmeier After Tragic Climbing Accident
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Biathlon World Mourns Laura Dahlmeier After Tragic Climbing Accident

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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

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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

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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

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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
Elvira Öberg back – but skips one competition
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Elvira Öberg back – but skips one competition

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

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

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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

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

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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
"I've wanted so much and maybe overworked"
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"I've wanted so much and maybe overworked"

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Hanna Öberg has had one of the toughest seasons of her career. But in the World Championship relay, it turned around
Elvira Öberg Snubbed – Successful Swede Gets the Nod Instead
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Elvira Öberg Snubbed – Successful Swede Gets the Nod Instead

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

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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
Öberg takes World Championship silver - national team captain moved
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Öberg takes World Championship silver - national team captain moved

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

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

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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
Good News: Öberg Back in the Sprint
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Good News: Öberg Back in the Sprint

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

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

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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
Elvira Öberg back in training: "Clever plan"
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Elvira Öberg back in training: "Clever plan"

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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.
Settled: They grab the last spots for the World Championship
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Settled: They grab the last spots for the World Championship

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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
New Swedish Success – Third Consecutive Medal
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New Swedish Success – Third Consecutive Medal

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

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

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

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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
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