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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

The successful Swede will make her World Championship debut

The biathlete Ella Halvarsson has had her breakthrough in the World Cup this winter. Now she is also being rewarded for her hard work.

The successful Swede will make her World Championship debut

Biathlon star Julia Simon admits: "It's my fault"

Julia Simon acknowledges that it was her fault that she and Anna Magnusson stumbled in the World Championship mixed relay. "I trip over her, so it's my fault," says the French biathlete.

Biathlon star Julia Simon admits: "It's my fault"

Sweden fifth after nightmare start at World Championship

A broken ski after a fall on the first leg – Sweden got a nightmare start in the mixed relay at the World Championship in biathlon. Sweden looked despite that to be able to challenge for the World Championship bronze, but had to settle for a fifth place.

Sweden fifth after nightmare start at World Championship

Missing due to illness: "Dumb to throw her in"

Elvira Öberg is missing from the Swedish mixed relay team that kicks off the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide on Wednesday. She is not fully ready after her illness.

Missing due to illness: "Dumb to throw her in"

Guide: Everything you need to know about the Biathlon World Championship

Can Sebastian Samuelsson repeat last year's success? Will Elvira Öberg find her form after the illness? And will Norwegian legend Johannes Thingnes Bø get a dream finish in his last championship? Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Biathlon World Championship. .

Guide: Everything you need to know about the Biathlon World Championship

Settled: They grab the last spots for the World Championship

Now it is clear who will get the last spots on the team for the Biathlon World Championship. The trio Anna-Karin Heijdenberg, Johanna Skottheim and Emil Nykvist have been selected for the championship.

Settled: They grab the last spots for the World Championship

Samuelsson's promise: Will win World Championship medals

A fine breadth – but without that real top. This is how the Swedish performance can be summed up in the men's biathlon pursuit.

Samuelsson's promise: Will win World Championship medals

They are ready for the Biathlon World Championship – two spots open

Only four ladies are clear for the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, in mid-February. Two places are left open, one on the ladies' side and one on the men's side.

They are ready for the Biathlon World Championship – two spots open

Sweden on the podium – after a massive comeback

The streak continues. For the fourth time this season, the Swedish men's relay team grabbed a podium spot when they finished third in Antholz after a massive comeback.

Sweden on the podium – after a massive comeback

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.

Ponsiluoma shot himself out again: "Damn frustrating"

Samuelsson close to the podium in Ruhpolding – finished fourth

It lived all the way. But in the end, Sebastian Samuelsson had to give up in the battle for the podium spots, and finished fourth in Sunday's mass start in the Biathlon World Cup.

Samuelsson close to the podium in Ruhpolding – finished fourth

Sparkling Ponsiluoma Secured Swedish Second Place

Sweden's relay team came second in the World Cup relay in German Ruhpolding. Much thanks to a powerful catch-up by Martin Ponsiluoma on the third leg.

Sparkling Ponsiluoma Secured Swedish Second Place

Full Score Shooting Gave the "New" Norwegian the Victory

It was a Norwegian victory in the men's distance race in biathlon in German Ruhpolding. When the Bø brothers shot themselves out, Vebjørn Sørum stepped forward.

Full Score Shooting Gave the "New" Norwegian the Victory

Norwegian dominance in Oberhof – Ponsiluoma falls short

Elvira Öberg offered a crazy revenge in the pursuit. The Swedish men were not close to anything similar.

Norwegian dominance in Oberhof – Ponsiluoma falls short

French triple – but progress for Ponsiluoma

France dominated the World Cup sprint completely. But behind that, Martin Ponsiluoma finally had a decent biathlon competition.

French triple – but progress for Ponsiluoma

Took action after the fiasco: Put away the rifle

The shooting debacle culminated in the last competition before Christmas when Martin Ponsiluoma shot ten zeros and came last. Ahead of the restart in the World Championship, he hopes to have broken the negative spiral.

Took action after the fiasco: Put away the rifle

Sick Bay at Christmas - Biathletes Not Worried

Six biathletes fell ill during the Christmas break and are uncertain about their form for this week's competitions in Oberhof. But no one is worried considering that the World Championship is a month away.

Sick Bay at Christmas - Biathletes Not Worried

Hanna Öberg back – racing in Oberhof

Hanna Öberg is back in the biathlon national team that competes in the World Cup in Oberhof this week. "Some active athletes have been ill during Christmas and had to adjust their training, but now all selected skiers are healthy and ready for the year's first competitions," says the national team's head coach Johannes Lukas in a press release.

Hanna Öberg back – racing in Oberhof

Missed ten shots – Ponsiluoma last of all

Pleased and happy after the pursuit. A day later, biathlete Martin Ponsiluoma was thoroughly disappointed.

Missed ten shots – Ponsiluoma last of all

Sebastian Samuelsson satisfied and disappointed fifth - Bø superior

Five mistakes ruined Sebastian Samuelsson's hunt for a new podium spot. The Swede finished fifth in the biathletes' pursuit in Le Grand Bornand.

Sebastian Samuelsson satisfied and disappointed fifth - Bø superior

The Swede on the Norwegian sensation: "I hate Norway"

The Norwegian sensation Martin Uldal won the biathlon sprint ahead of his compatriot Johannes Thingnes Bø. I hate Norway.

The Swede on the Norwegian sensation: "I hate Norway"