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Sweden on the podium after shocker, Samuelsson says it was a shame
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Sweden on the podium after shocker, Samuelsson says it was a shame

For a long time it looked like victory was within reach for Sweden's men's biathlon team in Oberhof, Germany. But problems with their prone shooting proved decisive in a dramatic relay, in which Sweden finished third
Success on the podium despite six misses - low level
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Success on the podium despite six misses - low level

There was no accurate shooting on the range - but there was no shortage of drama in Saturday's chase start. Sebastian Samuelsson drove all the way to the podium despite a shaky shooting day
Swedish duo risks missing the Olympics - not in line with what we demand
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Swedish duo risks missing the Olympics - not in line with what we demand

The capacity is said to exist, but the results show otherwise. Sweden's Olympic squad may be without men's alpine skiers
Swedish Olympic hopes in biathlon at Stockholm Stadium
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Swedish Olympic hopes in biathlon at Stockholm Stadium

Elvira Öberg and Sebastian Samuelsson will start when the biathlon competition is decided at Stockholm Stadium on March 2. The Swedes have started the season strongly and face tough French opposition
Ice dancing couple allowed to go to the Olympics, not affected
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Ice dancing couple allowed to go to the Olympics, not affected

Nikolaj Majorov and Milla Ruud Reitan were waiting for an Olympic spot. Now it is clear that the ice-dance pair will compete in Italy in February
Giacomel wins in Oberhof, tells SVT there is nothing to celebrate
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Giacomel wins in Oberhof, tells SVT there is nothing to celebrate

Before the biathlon sprint in Oberhof, Giacomel stood in the stadium and cried. When the victory was secured, Giacomel greeted his friend Sivert Guttorm Bakken by pointing to the sky
The Swede on high-altitude simulation: Thought about it
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The Swede on high-altitude simulation: Thought about it

Biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken was wearing a high-altitude mask when he was found dead before Christmas. The Swedish national team does not use such masks to simulate high altitude
Biathlon star Ella Halvarsson misses World Cup restart after illness
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Biathlon star Ella Halvarsson misses World Cup restart after illness

Ella Halvarsson will miss the restart of the Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof. She has been ill over Christmas and is not yet ready to compete
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
Samuelsson disappointed: "Should have played it home"
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Samuelsson disappointed: "Should have played it home"

Sebastian Samuelsson had a chance at the first individual World Cup victory of the season. Two misses in the standing shooting put an end to that in Friday's World Cup sprint in Annecy
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
The shooting lowered the Swedes: "The level is incredibly high"
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The shooting lowered the Swedes: "The level is incredibly high"

The Swedes took the lead in the pursuit start at the Biathlon World Cup in Hochfilzen. Martin Ponsiluoma was the best Swede in ninth place
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
Don't think there are loopholes: "See it as an attempt"
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Don't think there are loopholes: "See it as an attempt"

Biathlon star Sebastian Samuelsson is not worried that the Russians have found a loophole that will give them the upper hand in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). It will be a legal battle, but I feel safe with the rules that the IBU has, he says
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
Samuelsson pulled away at the end – second in Östersund
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Samuelsson pulled away at the end – second in Östersund

Fifth in the sprint. In the pursuit start, Sebastian Samuelsson picked up places and finished second
Samuelsson fifth in the sprint: Tough on the track
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Samuelsson fifth in the sprint: Tough on the track

He has started the World Cup season with three consecutive podium finishes. But in the sprint in Östersund, Sebastian Samuelsson ended up outside the podium
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
After the successful winter – bought a car with the prize money
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After the successful winter – bought a car with the prize money

In just a few months, Ella Halvarsson went from looking for extra prizes to make ends meet, to earning more than a million kronor in prize money alone. Then she treated herself not only to a new vacuum cleaner but also a new car
After the victory – lobbying for the Olympics
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After the victory – lobbying for the Olympics

Swedish biathletes have won two single mixed relays in a row in World Cup premieres. And they are lobbying for it to become an Olympic sport
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