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They are ready for the Biathlon World Championship – two spots open
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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
Sweden on the podium – after a massive comeback
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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
Ponsiluoma shot himself out again: "Damn frustrating"
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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
Samuelsson close to the podium in Ruhpolding – finished fourth
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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
Sparkling Ponsiluoma Secured Swedish Second Place
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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
Full Score Shooting Gave the "New" Norwegian the Victory
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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
Norwegian dominance in Oberhof – Ponsiluoma falls short
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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
French triple – but progress for Ponsiluoma
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French triple – but progress for Ponsiluoma

France dominated the World Cup sprint completely. But behind that, Martin Ponsiluoma finally had a decent biathlon competition
Took action after the fiasco: Put away the rifle
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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
Sick Bay at Christmas - Biathletes Not Worried
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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
Hanna Öberg back – racing in Oberhof
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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
Missed ten shots – Ponsiluoma last of all
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Missed ten shots – Ponsiluoma last of all

Pleased and happy after the pursuit. A day later, biathlete Martin Ponsiluoma was thoroughly disappointed
Sebastian Samuelsson satisfied and disappointed fifth - Bø superior
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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
The Swede on the Norwegian sensation: "I hate Norway"
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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
Skottheim replaces Öberg in the biathlon team
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Skottheim replaces Öberg in the biathlon team

Samuelsson's powerful stretch – secured a podium spot
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Samuelsson's powerful stretch – secured a podium spot

Jesper Nelin cursed over his poor shooting and believed that he had ruined the day for the team. But in a biathlon relay, anything can happen
Öberg's message: I've competed enough for this year
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Öberg's message: I've competed enough for this year

Hanna Öberg has not been recognizable during the World Championship leadership. Now she is left out of Sunday's relay team in Hochfilzen – and for SVT she confirms that she will opt out of the competitions in France next weekend
The Last Shot Felled Samuelsson: "Sour"
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The Last Shot Felled Samuelsson: "Sour"

Nine straight shots landed where they should. Not the tenth
Samuelsson's Revenge: "Been So Angry"
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Samuelsson's Revenge: "Been So Angry"

Fiasco on Tuesday when the shooting range capsized – on Friday came the revenge. Sebastian Samuelsson took a podium spot and finished second in the World Cup sprint in Kontiolahti
Swedish stars shot themselves down – Norwegian triple
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Swedish stars shot themselves down – Norwegian triple

Martin Ponsiluoma missed three shots directly, Sebastian Samuelsson two. That's how you ruin a World Cup competition already at the first visit to the shooting range
New Swedish podium spot after drama: "Panic"
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New Swedish podium spot after drama: "Panic"

Third relay race, third medal for the Swedish biathletes in the World Championship premiere in Finland. But had not national team leader Johannes Lukas sprinted so fast, Sweden would not have gotten to start in the men's relay where it became a third place
Öberg ready for the relay – the surprise gets to sit out
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Öberg ready for the relay – the surprise gets to sit out

Hanna Öberg is clear for the women's relay at the biathlon World Championship premiere. On the other hand, successful skier Ella Halvarsson will have to sit out
New Swedish podium spot after drama: "Satisfied"
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New Swedish podium spot after drama: "Satisfied"

The Swedish success in the World Cup premiere in biathlon continues. The Swedish team finished third in the mixed relay in Kontiolahti, Finland
Star misses out – replacement gets the nod
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Star misses out – replacement gets the nod

Last year, Hanna Öberg won the single mixed relay at the World Cup premiere in biathlon, together with Sebastian Samuelsson. This year, she is skipping the distance at the premiere because she is not in top form after a cold
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