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Skottheim and Nelin Make History at Swedish Roller Ski Biathlon Championship
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Skottheim and Nelin Make History at Swedish Roller Ski Biathlon Championship

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Olympic Gold Medalist Walter Wallberg Secures Spot Despite Injury
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Olympic Gold Medalist Walter Wallberg Secures Spot Despite Injury

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Despite not skiing yet, injured Walter Wallberg is one of the first Swedes to get a ticket to the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina in nine months. I'm going to be at my best to defend it, says the 25-year-old
Injured Olympic Champion Walter Wallberg Secures Milan-Cortina Spot
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Injured Olympic Champion Walter Wallberg Secures Milan-Cortina Spot

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Despite not skiing yet, injured Walter Wallberg is one of the first Swedes to get a ticket to the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina in nine months. I will be at my best to defend the gold, says the 25-year-old
Swedish Biathlon Team Strengthens Staff with Coach Florian Steirer
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Swedish Biathlon Team Strengthens Staff with Coach Florian Steirer

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The Swedish biathlon team is strengthening its staff with coach Florian Steirer. The Austrian has previously, among other things, been a coach for German stars Laura Dahlmeier and Denise Herrmann
Samuelsson Steals the Show at Biathlon World Cup Finale
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Samuelsson Steals the Show at Biathlon World Cup Finale

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In the last World Cup race, Swedish biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson struck. When everything was about the Bø brothers, the 27-year-old stole the show and thrilled the Norwegian audience when he crossed the finish line first
Lægreid Clinches World Championship, Outshines Biathlon Legend Bø
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Lægreid Clinches World Championship, Outshines Biathlon Legend Bø

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With the victory in the pursuit, Norwegian Sturla Holm Lægreid secured the win in the overall World Championship. Thus, Lægreid ruined the party for teammate Johannes Thingnes Bø, who is ending his career after the biathlon World Championship final in Holmenkollen
Swedish success: Victory in the mixed relay
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Swedish success: Victory in the mixed relay

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Second in the single mixed relay, victory in the mixed relay and the entire mixed relay cup. It was a Swedish success day in Slovenian Pokljuka, after Sebastian Samuelsson secured the victory on the final leg for the Swedish team
Biathlete beat Poromaa: "Doesn't meet the standard"
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Biathlete beat Poromaa: "Doesn't meet the standard"

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William Poromaa was the best Swedish skier on the freestyle mile in Holmenkollen with a sixth place. He was beaten by the cross-country skier Einar Hedegart
Debacle in the Final Shoot for Samuelsson
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Debacle in the Final Shoot for Samuelsson

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The Swedish biathlon star Sebastian Samuelsson seemed to be challenging for a podium spot in the mass start at the World Cup in Slovenian Pokljuka. Then came three misses in the final shooting and a final 12th place
Ponsiluoma on the podium: "I've fought for this"
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Ponsiluoma on the podium: "I've fought for this"

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Martin Ponsiluoma dropped out when things were at their worst in the bad weather in Slovenian Pokljuka – but it didn't stop him from flying ahead on the track. The Swede took the season's first individual podium place when he finished third in the distance race
Samuelsson wins again: "I'll take a lot with me"
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Samuelsson wins again: "I'll take a lot with me"

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Sebastian Samuelsson took his sixth individual victory in his career, and the first for the season, when he won the pursuit in the World Cup in Nove Mesto. This after completely faultless shooting and with a large margin
Samuelsson shot himself out - then Nelin stepped forward
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Samuelsson shot himself out - then Nelin stepped forward

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In the World Cup restart, Sebastian Samuelsson shot himself out of the top contention in the last shooting. Then Jesper Nelin stepped forward and shot full, which ended in a sixth place and season's best
Elvira Öberg Out Sick: Sweden's Biathlon Team Faces New Challenges
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Elvira Öberg Out Sick: Sweden's Biathlon Team Faces New Challenges

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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
Finnish Triumph: Seppälä and Minkkinen Edge Out Rivals in Biathlon Thriller
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Finnish Triumph: Seppälä and Minkkinen Edge Out Rivals in Biathlon Thriller

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It became Finnish at the top in the Biathlon Competition at Stockholm's stadium. Tero Seppälä and Suvi Minkkinen won the single mixed relay ahead of Martin Ponsiluoma and Hanna Öberg in a dramatic final in front of a sold-out arena, around 10,000 spectators
The image of Elvira and Hanna is worth more than medals
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The image of Elvira and Hanna is worth more than medals

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It became a gold, two silvers and a bronze for Sweden at the World Championship in biathlon. But it was the performances and team spirit that the national team coach praised afterwards
The Swedes close to a medal – fell in the decisive shooting
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The Swedes close to a medal – fell in the decisive shooting

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It was a highly dramatic ending to the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. Two Swedes were involved when everything was to be decided in the mass start – but failed to keep their shooting together
The Bø Brothers' Success - Championship Gold Together
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The Bø Brothers' Success - Championship Gold Together

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In the very last World Championship relay for the Bø brothers, Norway delivered a dominant performance in the Biathlon World Championship. The gold medal became their last in a championship context together
"It's a fight I'll win nine out of ten times"
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"It's a fight I'll win nine out of ten times"

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Despite the penalty round, Sweden caught up and shot for bronze in the men's relay at the World Championship. But Sebastian Samuelsson missed at the same time as Germany made their shots and fourth place was a fact
These are the teams for the World Championship relays
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These are the teams for the World Championship relays

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The relay teams for this weekend's World Championship relays in Lenzerheide are clear, and there were no Swedish surprises.
"It's extremely frustrating for us"
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"It's extremely frustrating for us"

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The Swedish biathlon men have consistently had poor shooting at the World Championship. It's indescribably frustrating because we know what these guys are capable of, says shooting coach Jean Marc-Chabloz ahead of the weekend's relay – where Sweden still hopes for a medal
Elvira Öberg Snubbed – Successful Swede Gets the Nod Instead
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Elvira Öberg Snubbed – Successful Swede Gets the Nod Instead

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Successful Swede Ella Halvarsson gets, after her sensational World Championship silver, the chance for Sweden in the single mixed relay. There, she forms a pair with experienced Sebastian Samuelsson
The Swedes shot themselves down: "Less under way"
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The Swedes shot themselves down: "Less under way"

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The Swedish biathlon men have to wait for their first medals in the World Championship. Stars Sebastian Samuelsson and Martin Ponsiluoma shot themselves out of the distance race
Biathletes eat two shopping carts of food – every day
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Biathletes eat two shopping carts of food – every day

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Biathletes eat double portions of food during the World Championship. That's why chef Tom Forsberg shops for two overflowing shopping carts of food – every day
Swedish Biathlete Emil Nykvist Ill - Leaves World Championship Team
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Swedish Biathlete Emil Nykvist Ill - Leaves World Championship Team

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