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Sweden ends Olympics with 18 medals, matching Beijing record
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Sweden ends Olympics with 18 medals, matching Beijing record

After Ebba Andersson's five-mile victory and Team Hasselborg's curling gold, Sweden ended the Olympics with 18 medals - matching the record from Beijing four years ago. They finished with eight gold, six silver and four bronze - slightly better than the eight gold, five silver and five bronze in Beijing
Despite setbacks and missed opportunities, Sweden third in the biathlon medal league
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Despite setbacks and missed opportunities, Sweden third in the biathlon medal league

There were higher hopes, but a few too many mistakes and, at times, poor skis. Nevertheless, Sweden finished third in the biathlon medal table at the Olympics
Swedish Wallaby fiasco - Just laugh about it
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Swedish Wallaby fiasco - Just laugh about it

Among the worst of their entire careers. That's how the Swedish biathletes described their skis during the final Olympic mass start
Olympic guide: Will Sandra Näslund achieve the gold standard?
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Olympic guide: Will Sandra Näslund achieve the gold standard?

One of Sweden's biggest gold medal hopes is making its Olympic debut. In addition, the men's biathlon team is chasing more medals - and Hasselborg's women's team is fighting for a place in the curling final
Olympic guide: Will Sandra Näslund achieve the gold standard?
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Olympic guide: Will Sandra Näslund achieve the gold standard?

One of Sweden's biggest gold medal hopes is making its Olympic debut. In addition, the men's biathlon team is chasing more medals - and the women's Team Hasselborg is fighting for a place in the curling final
Silver after a tough Olympic start - Gotta fight
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Silver after a tough Olympic start - Gotta fight

Reigning champions Sweden followed up their gold medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics with a silver. It is the first Olympic medal for Italy's women's biathlon team
List: All of Sweden's Olympic medals so far
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List: All of Sweden's Olympic medals so far

It was a successful Swedish day with no fewer than three medals, one of each - gold, silver and bronze. Sweden has now won a total of 15 medals at the Olympics in Italy
Cake party for biathlon relay medalists
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Cake party for biathlon relay medalists

The bronze medal in the biathlon relay was celebrated with cake and bubbles outside the Swedish team's hotel in Antholz.
Samuelsson: Unfortunately I drew the shortest straw as Sweden win biathlon relay bronze
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Samuelsson: Unfortunately I drew the shortest straw as Sweden win biathlon relay bronze

"A bronze is a bronze, but the biathlon relay could have ended with something nobler around the necks of the Swedish team. We were again fighting for gold, but unfortunately I drew the short straw," says Sebastian Samuelsson
Jesper Nelin bounces back - wins Olympic bronze in relay
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Jesper Nelin bounces back - wins Olympic bronze in relay

I was extremely disappointed after the crash in the sprint. But Martin Ponsiluoma's gold lifted the spirits of Jesper Nelin - who, with a perfect shot, secured a Swedish medal in the biathlon relay at the Olympics
Here is the Swedish biathlon relay team running for a medal
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Here is the Swedish biathlon relay team running for a medal

After Martin Ponsiluoma's gold medal, the Swedish biathlon relay team is emerging as a medal contender. "We have a great chance," says Sebastian Samuelsson
Star's criticism: The IOC should give prize money
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Star's criticism: The IOC should give prize money

Biathlete Martin Ponsiluoma cannot count on a shower of money after winning Olympic gold in the pursuit. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is not paying out a single krona - the Swede has to settle for bonus money from his own federation
Martin Ponsiluoma celebrated biathlon gold with rockets and cake
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Martin Ponsiluoma celebrated biathlon gold with rockets and cake

Martin Ponsiluoma ran through a portal where Swedish flags were waving and then rockets were fired and cake was eaten for the biathlon gold medalist. "It's incredibly fun
Hanna Öberg gives emotional defense speech for partner Martin Ponsiluoma's immense patience
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Hanna Öberg gives emotional defense speech for partner Martin Ponsiluoma's immense patience

Hanna Öberg came eighth in the pursuit at the Olympics. Afterwards, she gave an emotional speech in defense of her partner, Martin Ponsiluoma, who won gold earlier in the day
All of Sweden's Olympic medals so far
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All of Sweden's Olympic medals so far

Alpine star Sara Hector won Sweden's fifth silver - and eleventh medal overall - in these Olympics. Here is the full list
Found the key to the shooting lock: Just enjoy
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Found the key to the shooting lock: Just enjoy

Everyone in the biathlon family knows that Martin Ponsiluoma has the ability to win. But that's the thing about shooting: "Ponsi" is not known for consistently accurate shooting
Olympic gold medalist Ponsiluoma: I'm incredibly proud
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Olympic gold medalist Ponsiluoma: I'm incredibly proud

He needed a clean standing shoot in the decisive round. Martin Ponsiluoma managed it and won Olympic gold in the pursuit in Antholz
Samuelsson sees super chance in the chase start
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Samuelsson sees super chance in the chase start

The performance was one of the best of his career - yet it wasn't enough for a medal in the sprint race. Despite the setback, Sebastian Samuelsson sees a fighting chance in the pursuit
Olympic guide: Heated hockey derby against Finland
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Olympic guide: Heated hockey derby against Finland

A heated Nordic derby is on the cards when Tre Kronor takes on arch-rivals Finland on Friday. In addition, Norwegian superstar Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is chasing his third Olympic gold - and figure skater Ilia Malinin is chasing his first individual Olympic medal
Last shots ruined medal chances for Sebastian Samuelsson in Olympic distance biathlon
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Last shots ruined medal chances for Sebastian Samuelsson in Olympic distance biathlon

Sebastian Samuelsson blew his chance at a medal with his last two shots in the distance biathlon event at the Olympics. "It's a bit bittersweet," he said after finishing seventh
Tribute to the dead friend: We went together
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Tribute to the dead friend: We went together

In December, Johan-Olav Botn found his teammate Sivert Guttorm Bakken dead in a hotel room. Now Johan-Olav Botn has won Olympic gold in the distance race
Olympic guide: Swedish chance of gold in the sprint
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Olympic guide: Swedish chance of gold in the sprint

Jonna Sundling is the favorite as skiers chase new Olympic gold; biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson is aiming for revenge; and in Cortina, curling siblings Rasmus and Isabella Wranå can take home the most prestigious medal. Today, Sweden has several chances to climb the Olympic medal table
After the probe, Elvira Öberg gets the go-ahead
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After the probe, Elvira Öberg gets the go-ahead

Biathlon star Elvira Öberg was knocked out of the opening mixed relay. Instead, she will make her debut at the Olympics in Italy when the women's distance event takes place on Wednesday
Olympic guide: Swedish gold in the sprint
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Olympic guide: Swedish gold in the sprint

Jonna Sundling is the favorite as Sweden's women's skiers chase another gold, and biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson aims for revenge. On Tuesday, Sweden has several chances to climb the Olympic medal table
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