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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.

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

Öberg secured the victory: "Felt far away"

Martin Ponsiluoma's bombs seemed to sink Sweden's chances of winning. Then the Öberg sisters stepped into the track – the stars impressed and secured the victory in the mixed relay.

Öberg secured the victory: "Felt far away"

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

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"

Skottheim replaces Öberg in the biathlon team

Johanna Skottheim will replace Hanna Öberg in the national biathlon team's squad for the World Championship competitions in French Annecy-Le Grand Bornand. Öberg was ill before the season start and has since struggled to find her form.

Skottheim replaces Öberg in the biathlon team

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.

Samuelsson's powerful stretch – secured a podium spot

Bø wins again – now he's bigger than Stenmark

Johannes Thingnes Bø has dominated biathlon for a decade. On Saturday, the Norwegian's 87th World Cup victory came – after some drama.

Bø wins again – now he's bigger than Stenmark

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.

Öberg's message: I've competed enough for this year

Halvarsson convinced again - seconds from the podium

Ella Halvarsson's fine start to the World Championship season continues. But Sweden's new biathlon star just missed the podium in the pursuit in Hochfilzen.

Halvarsson convinced again - seconds from the podium

The Last Shot Felled Samuelsson: "Sour"

Nine straight shots landed where they should. Not the tenth.

The Last Shot Felled Samuelsson: "Sour"

Öberg after the victory: "I am the best in the world"

The biathlete Elvira Öberg continues to shine during the start of the World Championship. In the mass start in Kontiolahti, the first victory of the season came.

Öberg after the victory: "I am the best in the world"

Elvira Öberg on the podium again: "Should not go"

Two missed shots seemed to be costly for Elvira Öberg. But after a strong final sprint, the 25-year-old could snatch a second place in the World Cup sprint in Kontiolax.

Elvira Öberg on the podium again: "Should not go"

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.

Samuelsson's Revenge: "Been So Angry"

"Super great that the competition becomes tougher"

The Swedish biathlon ladies have started the season extremely strongly – despite the fact that almost half the team has been replaced. The stars like the new competition.

"Super great that the competition becomes tougher"

The Swedish sensation: "I just shake"

Ella Halvarsson is in the world top to stay. The 25-year-old A-national team debutant took a sensational second place in Kontiolahti – just ahead of Elvira Öberg.

The Swedish sensation: "I just shake"

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.

Swedish stars shot themselves down – Norwegian triple

The Norwegian star: The Swedes are "extremely strong"

The Norwegian biathlon men took a grand slam in the World Championship last season. But will they be as superior this year? No, there are eight to twelve who are extremely strong, says World Championship winner Johannes Thingnes Bø.

The Norwegian star: The Swedes are "extremely strong"

After the Successful Start: "They Should Keep an Eye on Us"

Four relays, two victories and two third places. The World Championship premiere in biathlon could not have gone better for the Swedish team.

After the Successful Start: "They Should Keep an Eye on Us"

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.

New Swedish podium spot after drama: "Panic"