Malte Stefansson

In-form Samuelsson on the podium: "I'm very happy"

The first individual competition of the season in the men's biathlon world cup. Then there was a Swedish podium. Sebastian Samuelsson came third in the distance race in Östersund.

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. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the World Cup premiere in biathlon in Östersund.

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. “It feels incredibly fun,” she says.

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.

Bø Triumphs in Holmenkollen Sprint as Samuelsson Struggles with Shooting

Johannes Thingnes Bø got the best possible start to his farewell weekend in the World Cup. The Norwegian won the sprint in front of the home crowd in Holmenkollen.

Elvira Öberg Out Sick: Sweden's Biathlon Team Faces New Challenges

Elvira Öberg is ill and refrains from this week's World Cup competitions in biathlon in Nove Mesto. Ella Halvarsson has also had cold symptoms after the World Championship, but is back in training and follows the team to the Czech Republic.

Swedish Biathlete Emil Nykvist Ill - Leaves World Championship Team

Ponsiluoma shot himself out again: "Damn frustrating"

Martin Ponsiluoma was on his way to the season's first podium place in Friday's World Cup sprint in Antholz. But then he missed the last two shots. Hope I'll hit them at the World Championship instead, says the Swedish biathlete.