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Öberg after the victory: "I am the best in the world"

The biathlete Elvira Öberg continues to shine during the start of the World Championship. In the mass start in Kontiolahti, the first victory of the season came.

Öberg after the victory: "I am the best in the world"

New sensation - won after giant drama

France seemed to be heading for the day's second dominant victory in a biathlon relay. But after Julia Simon was forced to take a penalty loop in the final shooting, Elvira Öberg could bring home the victory to Sweden.

New sensation - won after giant drama

Took the chance after tough demands – won the premiere

She came into the A-national team this year with demands to perform in order to stay. Ella Halvarsson took the chance – and won the first World Championship competition in biathlon.

Took the chance after tough demands – won the premiere

Debutant's success – Swedish victory in the premiere

Sweden started the biathlon season perfectly. Debutant Ella Halvarsson impressed greatly when she, together with Sebastian Samuelsson, won Saturday's single mixed relay in Kontiolahti.

Debutant's success – Swedish victory in the premiere

Biathlon star convicted of fraud

French alpine skiing star Julia Simon swiped her teammates' credit cards and ordered goods. She is now being prosecuted for fraud, reports Italian newspaper La Stampa.

Biathlon star convicted of fraud