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Franziska Preuss Clinches Biathlon World Cup After Dramatic Finish

Great drama decided the World Cup in biathlon on the women's side. The Frenchwoman Lou Jeanmonnot and the German Franziska Preuss were neck and neck on the final lap.

Franziska Preuss Clinches Biathlon World Cup After Dramatic Finish

Öberg on the podium – but missed the victory: "I'm annoyed"

Hanna Öberg shot for the year's first individual victory in the World Cup – but the very last shot was a miss and the first place slipped out of her hands. In the end, it was a second place for the 29-year-old in the short distance competition in Pokljuka and a personal best for fourth-placed Anna-Karin Heijdenberg.

Öberg on the podium – but missed the victory: "I'm annoyed"

Öberg's success: First podium of the season

It became a bomb in the last and decisive shot - but it was enough anyway. Hanna Öberg delivered the season's best individual performance when she finished second in the pursuit in Czech Nove Mesto.

Öberg's success: First podium of the season

Öberg misses the podium – Norwegian's revenge

Hanna Öberg went for the season's first World Championship victory after a fine first shooting. But after two misses in the standing shooting, it was only a 14th place in the sprint in Nove Mesto.

Öberg misses the podium – Norwegian's revenge

The Drama: Grandstand Collapsed in Front of Simon

France was superior in the women's relay at the World Championship in biathlon. So superior that Julia Simon on the final lap could afford to do high five with the audience along the track.

The Drama: Grandstand Collapsed in Front of Simon

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

Cash Rain after World Championship Silver - Going to Buy a Vacuum Cleaner

The World Championship silver in the biathlon event earns Ella Halvarsson around 220,000 kronor in prize money. Then she thinks she'll treat herself.

Cash Rain after World Championship Silver - Going to Buy a Vacuum Cleaner

After the Silver Success: "I'm Laughing and Crying"

Diseases and a cycling accident meant that she made it to the national team for the first time this season. Now Ella Halvarsson is a World Championship silver medalist.

After the Silver Success: "I'm Laughing and Crying"

Biathlon star Julia Simon admits: "It's my fault"

Julia Simon acknowledges that it was her fault that she and Anna Magnusson stumbled in the World Championship mixed relay. "I trip over her, so it's my fault," says the French biathlete.

Biathlon star Julia Simon admits: "It's my fault"

Sweden fifth after nightmare start at World Championship

A broken ski after a fall on the first leg – Sweden got a nightmare start in the mixed relay at the World Championship in biathlon. Sweden looked despite that to be able to challenge for the World Championship bronze, but had to settle for a fifth place.

Sweden fifth after nightmare start at World Championship

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

Öberg flopped in the pursuit – missed five shots

It became no merry pursuit start for Hanna Öberg. The Swede missed all five shots and sank on the results board to a 19th place.

Öberg flopped in the pursuit – missed five shots

Öberg's luxury problem: "Double focus"

With a top spot in the World Cup and only a short month to prepare for the World Championship. Elvira Öberg has a luxury problem and is forced to have two thoughts in her head at the same time until the World Championship.

Öberg's luxury problem: "Double focus"

Elvira Öberg's Revenge – Sixth After Giant Climb

Elvira Öberg drove up to a sixth place and became the best Swedish. Franziska Preuss won at the same time and increases her lead in the total World Championship.

Elvira Öberg's Revenge – Sixth After Giant Climb

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