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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
Öberg secured the victory: "Felt far away"
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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
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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
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
Bø wins again – now he's bigger than Stenmark
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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
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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
Halvarsson convinced again - seconds from the podium
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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
"Super great that the competition becomes tougher"
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"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
The Swedish sensation: "I just shake"
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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
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
The Norwegian star: The Swedes are "extremely strong"
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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
After the Successful Start: "They Should Keep an Eye on Us"
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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
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
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