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Swedish Olympic squad complete, Monsén is left out
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Swedish Olympic squad complete, Monsén is left out

Speed skater Felix Monsén has not been allowed to participate in the Olympics. He was not given the nod by the Swedish Olympic Committee
Tough race for Anna-Karin Heijdenberg - just thinking about the Olympics
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Tough race for Anna-Karin Heijdenberg - just thinking about the Olympics

Anna-Karin Heijdenberg is chasing the final Olympic spot. She had a tough race in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic
Sweden's exception gives medal duo an Olympic spot
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Sweden's exception gives medal duo an Olympic spot

They lack recent results that would justify an Olympic spot. But the Swedish Olympic Committee is making an exception and selecting Jesper Tjäder and Henrik Harlaut, both former Olympic medalists, for the Games in Italy in February
Swedish Olympic biathletes skip World Cup in Nove Mesto
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Swedish Olympic biathletes skip World Cup in Nove Mesto

Not only the Öberg sisters but also Ella Halvarsson and Linn Gestblom have chosen to skip the World Cup competitions in Nove Mesto. At the same time, one last Olympic spot on the Swedish women's team is at stake
Two biathletes get Olympic tickets, one has to wait
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Two biathletes get Olympic tickets, one has to wait

Linn Gestblom and Henning Sjökvist take two of the three remaining spots on the Swedish biathlon squad for the Olympics. The last one? "It will be announced later," says Fredrik Joulamo, sports director at the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK)
The good news ahead of the Olympics - Sweden on the podium
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The good news ahead of the Olympics - Sweden on the podium

Is this the last chance for an Olympic spot in biathlon? Johanna Skottheim and Linn Gestblom put in strong efforts. Sweden finished third in the relay in Ruhpolding, Germany
Last chance to take Olympic spots in biathlon in Ruhpolding
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Last chance to take Olympic spots in biathlon in Ruhpolding

This week's competitions in Ruhpolding are the last chance to secure an Olympic spot in biathlon. Johanna Skottheim is back after an illness
Elvira Öberg's Olympic message - superior performance in Oberhof
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Elvira Öberg's Olympic message - superior performance in Oberhof

Fast on skis, flawless on the shooting range. Elvira Öberg was in a class of her own in the biathlon World Cup sprint in Oberhof
Feels a bit like being chased by a bear, Linn Gestblom says as World Cup restarts in Oberhof after heart attack and shoulder surgery
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Feels a bit like being chased by a bear, Linn Gestblom says as World Cup restarts in Oberhof after heart attack and shoulder surgery

Not only has Linn Gestblom been slow to get into biathlon competition because of shoulder surgery, but before Christmas she also had a heart attack during a race. "I've looked into it and got the okay to train hard and compete," she says
Biathlon star Ella Halvarsson misses World Cup restart after illness
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Biathlon star Ella Halvarsson misses World Cup restart after illness

Ella Halvarsson will miss the restart of the Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof. She has been ill over Christmas and is not yet ready to compete
Gestblom is resting – and debutant gets the chance
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Gestblom is resting – and debutant gets the chance

Linn Gestblom continues to compete sparingly in her comeback. The Värmland native now heads into this week's World Cup competitions in Annecy-Le Grand Bornand, France
The success continues – fourth consecutive podium finish
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The success continues – fourth consecutive podium finish

It was Anna Magnusson's fourth podium finish in just over a week in the Biathlon World Cup when she came second in the pursuit start in Hochfilzen. The Swede is still in the lead in the World Cup
Leading the World Cup: “Dream come true”
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Leading the World Cup: “Dream come true”

Second and third last weekend in Östersund. Anna Magnusson continued to impress in Hochfilzen
Gestblom gets to make an individual VC comeback
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Gestblom gets to make an individual VC comeback

Linn Gestblom made a strong comeback in the mixed relay in Östersund. This week she will also compete individually in the Biathlon World Cup
Gestblom's comeback delighted: "I'm very happy"
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Gestblom's comeback delighted: "I'm very happy"

Linn 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
Guide: Scandal overshadows biathlon premiere
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Guide: Scandal overshadows biathlon premiere

Johannes Thingnes Bø has abdicated and Queen Julia Simon has admitted fraud and is temporarily suspended. Meanwhile, the Swedish stars have shown great form
Gestblom back in the World Cup – after 21 months
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Gestblom back in the World Cup – after 21 months

After 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
Took revenge on sister: "Means a lot"
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Took revenge on sister: "Means a lot"

Biathlete Elvira Öberg took revenge on her big sister. Elvira Öberg won the sprint competition in the Swedish premiere in Idre and was over a minute ahead of Hanna Öberg at the finish
Hanna Öberg superior: "Very positive"
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Hanna Öberg superior: "Very positive"

Hanna Öberg was superior in the biathlon's Swedish premiere in Idre. She shot hard and won the sprint competition ahead of her little sister Elvira Öberg
Gestblom back – after 21 months
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Gestblom back – after 21 months

After 21 months, Linn Gestblom will make a comeback in biathlon. She is registered for this weekend's premiere in Idre
Sandra Näslund's Injuries May Extend Her Ski Cross Career
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Sandra Näslund's Injuries May Extend Her Ski Cross Career

After injuring herself again in her comeback, Sandra Näslund was going to retire. Now the injuries can instead contribute to the skicross dominator's career being extended
Emil Nykvist Leaves Biathlon Team to Train Independently at Home
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Emil Nykvist Leaves Biathlon Team to Train Independently at Home

Emil 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
"Super great that the competition becomes tougher"
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"Super great that the competition becomes tougher"

The Swedish biathlon ladies have started the season extremely strongly – despite the fact that almost half the team has been replaced. The stars like the new competition
Rehabilitation for Gestblom – misses the entire season
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Rehabilitation for Gestblom – misses the entire season

The World Championship season in biathlon is about to begin, but for Linn Gestblom it seems to already be over. Instead, further rehabilitation awaits after the latest shoulder operation
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