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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

Elvira Öberg Secures Second with Remarkable Comeback at Holmenkollen

Elvira Öberg started the pursuit as eleventh – but made a huge comeback. After two misses and strong skiing, she worked her way up to a second place in the women's pursuit at the World Championship finals in Holmenkollen.
Elvira Öberg Secures Second with Remarkable Comeback at Holmenkollen

Elvira Öberg Misses Podium After Penalties in Biathlon Sprint

Biathlon star Elvira Öberg was in the top of the World Cup sprint in Holmenkollen before the final shooting. Then came two penalties and a missed podium spot.
Elvira Öberg Misses Podium After Penalties in Biathlon Sprint

Tough day for the Öberg sisters – Magnusson flawless

The Swedish biathlon stars Elvira Öberg and Hanna Öberg shot themselves out. Instead, Anna Magnusson became the best Swedish athlete, finishing sixth in the mass start at the World Cup in Slovenian Pokljuka.
Tough day for the Öberg sisters – Magnusson flawless

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

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"

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

Nightmare result for Öberg – rivals shine

Not enough that Elvira Öberg misses the entire World Cup weekend. Her worst rivals take advantage of her absence.
Nightmare result for Öberg – rivals shine

Elvira Öberg's Revenge - Won the Mass Start

Elvira Öberg took a tremendous revenge in the World Championship. The Swede took the season's second individual victory, when she won the mass start in Ruhpolding after perfect shooting.
Elvira Öberg's Revenge - Won the Mass Start

The Swedish Sensation: "I haven't felt this good"

From heaven to hell – back to heaven again. Biathlete Johanna Skottheim was open about her tough years after the surprising fifth place in German Ruhpolding.
The Swedish Sensation: "I haven't felt this good"

The Swedish sensation: "I haven't felt this good"

From heaven to hell – back to heaven again. Biathlete Johanna Skottheim was open about her tough years after the surprising fifth place in German Ruhpolding.
The Swedish sensation: "I haven't felt this good"

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"

Öberg secured the victory: "Felt far away"

Martin Ponsiluoma's bombs seemed to sink Sweden's chances of winning. Then the Öberg sisters stepped into the track – the stars impressed and secured the victory in the mixed relay.
Öberg secured the victory: "Felt far away"

Öberg's Revenge - Third in Oberhof

Bombs and tough in the sprint. Hits and revenge in the pursuit.
Öberg's Revenge - Third in Oberhof

The Power Message: On the Podium with Two Debutants

A few too many misses, a bit too slow skiing – but still a podium finish. The Swedish biathlon ladies deliver even on a day when not everything goes according to plan.
The Power Message: On the Podium with Two Debutants

Halvarsson convinced again - seconds from the podium

Ella Halvarsson's fine start to the World Championship season continues. But Sweden's new biathlon star just missed the podium in the pursuit in Hochfilzen.
Halvarsson convinced again - seconds from the podium

After the successful start - Öberg shot herself out

Elvira Öberg shot herself out, Ella Halvarsson didn't have the strength all the way and for Hanna Öberg it was mostly pitch black. The Swedish female biathletes had a tough time in the sprint in Hochfilzen.
After the successful start - Öberg shot herself out

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"

The Swedish sensation: "I just shake"

Ella Halvarsson is in the world top to stay. The 25-year-old A-national team debutant took a sensational second place in Kontiolahti – just ahead of Elvira Öberg.
The Swedish sensation: "I just shake"
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