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Samuelsson Steals the Show at Biathlon World Cup Finale

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.

Samuelsson Steals the Show at Biathlon World Cup Finale

Lægreid Clinches World Championship, Outshines Biathlon Legend Bø

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.

Lægreid Clinches World Championship, Outshines Biathlon Legend Bø

Swedish success: Victory in the mixed relay

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.

Swedish success: Victory in the mixed relay

Biathlete beat Poromaa: "Doesn't meet the standard"

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.

Biathlete beat Poromaa: "Doesn't meet the standard"

Debacle in the Final Shoot for Samuelsson

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.

Debacle in the Final Shoot for Samuelsson

Ponsiluoma on the podium: "I've fought for this"

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.

Ponsiluoma on the podium: "I've fought for this"

Samuelsson wins again: "I'll take a lot with me"

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 wins again: "I'll take a lot with me"

Samuelsson shot himself out - then Nelin stepped forward

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.

Samuelsson shot himself out - then Nelin stepped forward

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.

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

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

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.

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

The image of Elvira and Hanna is worth more than medals

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 image of Elvira and Hanna is worth more than medals

The Swedes close to a medal – fell in the decisive shooting

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 Swedes close to a medal – fell in the decisive shooting

The Bø Brothers' Success - Championship Gold Together

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.

The Bø Brothers' Success - Championship Gold Together

"It's a fight I'll win nine out of ten times"

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.

"It's a fight I'll win nine out of ten times"

These are the teams for the World Championship relays

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

These are the teams for the World Championship relays

"It's extremely frustrating for us"

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.

"It's extremely frustrating for us"

Elvira Öberg Snubbed – Successful Swede Gets the Nod Instead

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.

Elvira Öberg Snubbed – Successful Swede Gets the Nod Instead

The Swedes shot themselves down: "Less under way"

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.

The Swedes shot themselves down: "Less under way"

Biathletes eat two shopping carts of food – every day

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.

Biathletes eat two shopping carts of food – every day

Swedish Biathlete Emil Nykvist Ill - Leaves World Championship Team

Emil Nykvist is ill with cold symptoms and leaves the Swedish World Championship team in Lenzerheide, announces the Swedish Biathlon Association. He is replaced by Malte Stefansson.

Swedish Biathlete Emil Nykvist Ill - Leaves World Championship Team

The Medal Hunt Continues – Here is the Team

The same quartet of women will compete in the distance event at the World Championship in biathlon on Tuesday, who also skied in the sprint and pursuit. It's Ella Halvarsson, Anna Magnusson, Hanna Öberg, and of course, the silver medalist in the pursuit – Elvira Öberg.

The Medal Hunt Continues – Here is the Team

New Swedish Medal Miss - New Gold for Bø

The Swedish biathlon men continue to struggle at the World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, and missed a medal in the pursuit. Just like in the sprint, Johannes Thingnes Bø won ahead of the surprise Campbell Wright.

New Swedish Medal Miss - New Gold for Bø

The Shooting Struggle Continues: "I'm Extremely Disappointed"

He loves sprint and had high hopes ahead of the World Championship sprint. But Martin Ponsiluoma's shooting problems continue – five misses and a 27th place.

The Shooting Struggle Continues: "I'm Extremely Disappointed"

Swedish medal miss again – Bø makes history in World Championship

Sweden has had a nightmare start to the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. In the men's sprint, all Swedish athletes finished outside the top ten, while Norwegian star Johannes Thingnes Bø made history with his 21st World Championship gold.

Swedish medal miss again – Bø makes history in World Championship