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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.
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.
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
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"
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.
Elvira Öberg misses Antholz: "Devastated"
Elvira Öberg will miss the upcoming competitions in Antholz. The cross-country skiing star is struggling with illness symptoms.
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
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.
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.
French triple – but progress for Ponsiluoma
France dominated the World Cup sprint completely. But behind that, Martin Ponsiluoma finally had a decent biathlon competition.
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
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
Pleased and happy after the pursuit. A day later, biathlete Martin Ponsiluoma was thoroughly disappointed.
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"
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Last Shot Felled Samuelsson: "Sour"
Nine straight shots landed where they should. Not the tenth.
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.
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.
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.
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