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Samuelsson Steals the Show at Biathlon World Cup Finale

In the last World Cup race, Swedish biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson struck. When everything was about the Bø brothers, the 27-year-old stole the show and thrilled the Norwegian audience when he crossed the finish line first.
Samuelsson Steals the Show at Biathlon World Cup Finale

Lægreid Clinches World Championship, Outshines Biathlon Legend Bø

With the victory in the pursuit, Norwegian Sturla Holm Lægreid secured the win in the overall World Championship. Thus, Lægreid ruined the party for teammate Johannes Thingnes Bø, who is ending his career after the biathlon World Championship final in Holmenkollen.
Lægreid Clinches World Championship, Outshines Biathlon Legend Bø

Bø Triumphs in Holmenkollen Sprint as Samuelsson Struggles with Shooting

Johannes Thingnes Bø got the best possible start to his farewell weekend in the World Cup. The Norwegian won the sprint in front of the home crowd in Holmenkollen.
Bø Triumphs in Holmenkollen Sprint as Samuelsson Struggles with Shooting

Tarjei Bø's Illness Threatens to End Career Without Final Race

Norwegian biathlon legend Tarjei Bø, who is to run the last race of his career this weekend, has fallen ill. As a result, he will miss Friday's World Cup sprint in Holmenkollen – and Sunday's mass start is at risk.
Tarjei Bø's Illness Threatens to End Career Without Final Race

Debacle in the Final Shoot for Samuelsson

The Swedish biathlon star Sebastian Samuelsson seemed to be challenging for a podium spot in the mass start at the World Cup in Slovenian Pokljuka. Then came three misses in the final shooting and a final 12th place.
Debacle in the Final Shoot for Samuelsson

Thingnes Bø ill – skips World Cup weekend

Norwegian biathlon star Johannes Thingnes Bø is skipping the World Cup weekend in Pokljuka – due to illness. > It's true that Johannes has chosen to go home.
Thingnes Bø ill – skips World Cup weekend

Samuelsson wins again: "I'll take a lot with me"

Sebastian Samuelsson took his sixth individual victory in his career, and the first for the season, when he won the pursuit in the World Cup in Nove Mesto. This after completely faultless shooting and with a large margin.
Samuelsson wins again: "I'll take a lot with me"

Norwegian Biathlon Stars Bø Brothers Begin Farewell Tour in Stockholm

The Norwegian biathlon giants Johannes Thingnes Bø and Tarjei Bø got extra energy ahead of the three last biathlon competitions of their lives through the show competition at Stockholm Stadium. It was a fantastic tribute, moving and special to get it from the Swedish people, says Thingnes Bø.
Norwegian Biathlon Stars Bø Brothers Begin Farewell Tour in Stockholm

Finnish Triumph: Seppälä and Minkkinen Edge Out Rivals in Biathlon Thriller

It became Finnish at the top in the Biathlon Competition at Stockholm's stadium. Tero Seppälä and Suvi Minkkinen won the single mixed relay ahead of Martin Ponsiluoma and Hanna Öberg in a dramatic final in front of a sold-out arena, around 10,000 spectators.
Finnish Triumph: Seppälä and Minkkinen Edge Out Rivals in Biathlon Thriller

The Swedes close to a medal – fell in the decisive shooting

It was a highly dramatic ending to the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. Two Swedes were involved when everything was to be decided in the mass start – but failed to keep their shooting together.
The Swedes close to a medal – fell in the decisive shooting

The Bø Brothers' Success - Championship Gold Together

In the very last World Championship relay for the Bø brothers, Norway delivered a dominant performance in the Biathlon World Championship. The gold medal became their last in a championship context together.
The Bø Brothers' Success - Championship Gold Together

Sweden missed out on World Championship medal – shot at bronze

It was no World Championship medal for Ella Halvarsson and Sebastian Samuelsson in the single mixed relay. The Swedish biathlon duo finished fifth, after Samuelsson shot away the bronze in the final shooting.
Sweden missed out on World Championship medal – shot at bronze

New Swedish Medal Miss - New Gold for Bø

The Swedish biathlon men continue to struggle at the World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, and missed a medal in the pursuit. Just like in the sprint, Johannes Thingnes Bø won ahead of the surprise Campbell Wright.
New Swedish Medal Miss - New Gold for Bø

Bø surpassed Bjørndalen: "Impressive"

Now Johannes Thingnes Bø is the greatest biathlete of all time in World Championship contexts. He won the sprint in Lenzerheide, which gave him a 21st World Championship gold, one more than the legend Ole Einar Bjørndalen.
Bø surpassed Bjørndalen: "Impressive"

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"

Swedish medal miss again – Bø makes history in World Championship

Sweden has had a nightmare start to the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. In the men's sprint, all Swedish athletes finished outside the top ten, while Norwegian star Johannes Thingnes Bø made history with his 21st World Championship gold.
Swedish medal miss again – Bø makes history in World Championship

The Star Shot Away Norway - Exposed to Online Hate

Last year, she shot away Norway's gold chance in the single mixed relay at the World Championship on the final stretch. This year, Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold shot away the medal chance in the mixed relay on the first stretch – and was exposed to hate speech afterwards.
The Star Shot Away Norway - Exposed to Online Hate

Guide: Everything you need to know about the Biathlon World Championship

Can Sebastian Samuelsson repeat last year's success? Will Elvira Öberg find her form after the illness? And will Norwegian legend Johannes Thingnes Bø get a dream finish in his last championship? Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Biathlon World Championship. .
Guide: Everything you need to know about the Biathlon World Championship

Norwegian Winner's Message: Retiring

Biathlon star Tarjei Bø is retiring, just like his little brother. The news came after the 36-year-old's victory in the sprint in Antholtz.
Norwegian Winner's Message: Retiring

Samuelsson close to the podium in Ruhpolding – finished fourth

It lived all the way. But in the end, Sebastian Samuelsson had to give up in the battle for the podium spots, and finished fourth in Sunday's mass start in the Biathlon World Cup.
Samuelsson close to the podium in Ruhpolding – finished fourth

Thingnes Bø in tears – ends career: "Tough"

One of the greatest biathletes of all time is retiring. Tears are flowing as Norwegian Johannes Thingnes Bø explains why he is giving up on the dream of a new Olympic Games gold.
Thingnes Bø in tears – ends career: "Tough"

Missed ten shots – Ponsiluoma last of all

Pleased and happy after the pursuit. A day later, biathlete Martin Ponsiluoma was thoroughly disappointed.
Missed ten shots – Ponsiluoma last of all

Sebastian Samuelsson satisfied and disappointed fifth - Bø superior

Five mistakes ruined Sebastian Samuelsson's hunt for a new podium spot. The Swede finished fifth in the biathletes' pursuit in Le Grand Bornand.
Sebastian Samuelsson satisfied and disappointed fifth - Bø superior

The Swede on the Norwegian sensation: "I hate Norway"

The Norwegian sensation Martin Uldal won the biathlon sprint ahead of his compatriot Johannes Thingnes Bø. I hate Norway.
The Swede on the Norwegian sensation: "I hate Norway"
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