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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
Swedish victory in singles mixed: "So damn happy"
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Swedish victory in singles mixed: "So damn happy"

Sebastian Samuelsson and Ella Halvarsson won the single mixed relay in Östersund. It was Sweden's first victory during this year's World Cup season
Sweden third – despite Brandt's accident
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Sweden third – despite Brandt's accident

The Swedish men's biathlon team did just like the women's - they took the victory straight away in the relay on their home turf in Östersund. Viktor Brandt was gone with the wind
Samuelsson: I'll miss the hassle with Thingnes Bø
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Samuelsson: I'll miss the hassle with Thingnes Bø

Sebastian Samuelsson and Johannes Thingnes Bø have had many fights – not least verbal. But now the teasing but heartfelt bickering is over
Öberg's setback: "I felt like I was hanging"
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Öberg's setback: "I felt like I was hanging"

Biathlon star Elvira Öberg will miss the World Cup premiere in Östersund. She has a cold and is therefore left out of the Swedish relay team
Guide: Scandal overshadows biathlon premiere
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Guide: Scandal overshadows biathlon premiere

Johannes Thingnes Bø has abdicated and Queen Julia Simon has admitted fraud and is temporarily suspended. Meanwhile, the Swedish stars have shown great form
Gestblom back in the World Cup – after 21 months
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Gestblom back in the World Cup – after 21 months

After 21 months out with an injury, Linn Gestblom is back on the starting line in the Biathlon World Cup. She has been selected for the premiere in Östersund, which starts on Saturday
Samuelsson pushed himself away: "I became a pancake"
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Samuelsson pushed himself away: "I became a pancake"

A superior victory on Saturday – four misses on Sunday. Biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson shot away in the wind in the Swedish premiere in Idre
The successful rider could become Newcomer of the Year
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The successful rider could become Newcomer of the Year

Biathlete Ella Halvarsson, 26, made a splash last year. The successful athlete is now part of the quartet competing for the title of Newcomer of the Year at the Sports Gala in January
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