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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"

Bø wins again – now he's bigger than Stenmark

Johannes Thingnes Bø has dominated biathlon for a decade. On Saturday, the Norwegian's 87th World Cup victory came – after some drama.

Bø wins again – now he's bigger than Stenmark

The Last Shot Felled Samuelsson: "Sour"

Nine straight shots landed where they should. Not the tenth.

The Last Shot Felled Samuelsson: "Sour"

Samuelsson's Revenge: "Been So Angry"

Fiasco on Tuesday when the shooting range capsized – on Friday came the revenge. Sebastian Samuelsson took a podium spot and finished second in the World Cup sprint in Kontiolahti.

Samuelsson's Revenge: "Been So Angry"

Swedish stars shot themselves down – Norwegian triple

Martin Ponsiluoma missed three shots directly, Sebastian Samuelsson two. That's how you ruin a World Cup competition already at the first visit to the shooting range.

Swedish stars shot themselves down – Norwegian triple

The Norwegian star: The Swedes are "extremely strong"

The Norwegian biathlon men took a grand slam in the World Championship last season. But will they be as superior this year? No, there are eight to twelve who are extremely strong, says World Championship winner Johannes Thingnes Bø.

The Norwegian star: The Swedes are "extremely strong"

New Swedish podium spot after drama: "Panic"

Third relay race, third medal for the Swedish biathletes in the World Championship premiere in Finland. But had not national team leader Johannes Lukas sprinted so fast, Sweden would not have gotten to start in the men's relay where it became a third place.

New Swedish podium spot after drama: "Panic"