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Star biathlon couple's choice: Skipping Swedish Christmas celebrations
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Star biathlon couple's choice: Skipping Swedish Christmas celebrations

After a hectic competition in December, Christmas fun awaits back home in Sweden. Or? Biathlon stars Hanna Öberg and Martin Ponsiluoma are staying in Central Europe
The blue-yellow duo shot away in Annecy
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The blue-yellow duo shot away in Annecy

There were costly mistakes at the shooting range in Annecy for the blue-yellow biathlon men. Sebastian Samuelsson finished eighth and Martin Ponsiluoma was eleventh in the mass start
Shooting accident for Sebastian Samuelsson: "Surprised myself"
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Shooting accident for Sebastian Samuelsson: "Surprised myself"

Three straight misses in the prone shooting in Annecy meant the chance of a podium finish in the World Cup pursuit race disappeared for Sebastian Samuelsson. I was surprised myself, says the 28-year-old, who worked his way up to fifth place
Myhlback: "Maybe I haven't been completely open and honest"
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Myhlback: "Maybe I haven't been completely open and honest"

Shooting star Alvar Myhlback, 19, has been selected for the Winter Olympics. But the long-distance running specialist doesn't see himself as up to the challenge of a classic 5000
Myhlback selected for the Olympics
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Myhlback selected for the Olympics

He has long prioritized long-distance running over the World Cup and the Olympics. But now skier Alvar Myhlback has been selected for the Winter Games in Italy
Westman gets to go to Italy – selected for the Olympics
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Westman gets to go to Italy – selected for the Olympics

In Beijing 2022 she became the first Swedish female ski jumper in an Olympic Games. Now Frida Westman is ready for the Winter Games in Italy in February
Sweden made it to the podium: "A great fight"
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Sweden made it to the podium: "A great fight"

The Swedish biathletes did exactly as they did in the premiere – they worked their way up to third place from a hopeless position in the World Cup relay in Hochfilzen. It was a great fight with Germany and the USA, says Sebastian Samuelsson to SVT
Ponsiluoma sixth in Austria: "Very pleased"
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Ponsiluoma sixth in Austria: "Very pleased"

No Swedish podium in the biathlon World Cup sprint in Hochfilzen. But a good starting position for the pursuit start
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
In-form Samuelsson on the podium: "I'm very happy"
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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
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
Sweden third – despite Brandt's accident
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Sweden third – despite Brandt's accident

The Swedish men's biathlon team did just like the women's - they took the victory straight away in the relay on their home turf in Östersund. Viktor Brandt was gone with the wind
Samuelsson: I'll miss the hassle with Thingnes Bø
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Samuelsson: I'll miss the hassle with Thingnes Bø

Sebastian Samuelsson and Johannes Thingnes Bø have had many fights – not least verbal. But now the teasing but heartfelt bickering is over
Öberg's setback: "I felt like I was hanging"
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Öberg's setback: "I felt like I was hanging"

Biathlon star Elvira Öberg will miss the World Cup premiere in Östersund. She has a cold and is therefore left out of the Swedish relay team
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
Samuelsson pushed himself away: "I became a pancake"
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Samuelsson pushed himself away: "I became a pancake"

A superior victory on Saturday – four misses on Sunday. Biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson shot away in the wind in the Swedish premiere in Idre
Samuelsson superior: “A very good race”
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Samuelsson superior: “A very good race”

Idre and sprint – then Sebastian Samuelsson wins as usual. The biathlete took home the Swedish premiere in superior style
Öberg about love: "Living my best life"
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Öberg about love: "Living my best life"

Elvira Öberg has not made any major changes to her biathlon for the Olympic season. The big change has taken place outside the sports arena
Sweden Combines Top Skiers and Newcomers for Munich Biathlon Supersprint
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Sweden Combines Top Skiers and Newcomers for Munich Biathlon Supersprint

Sweden mixes World Cup skiers with completely new names for the new biathlon competition Loop one festival.
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

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

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

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

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
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