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. It was not something I thought about, she says with a laugh to SVT.
SportsLinn Gestblom made a strong comeback in the mixed relay in Östersund. This week she will also compete individually in the Biathlon World Cup. The Värmlandska has been selected for the competitions in Hochfilzen.
SportsLinn 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. But I had to go out and do my race, she says, satisfied with her own performance.
SportsSwedish 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. If it is to become a competition with the highest status, it must be included in the Olympic program, says Sebastian Samuelsson.
SportsAfter 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. “It feels incredibly fun,” she says.
SportsBiathlon 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.
SportsThe 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.
SportsEmil 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.
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