Sebastian Samuelsson

The successful Swede will make her World Championship debut

Biathlon star Julia Simon admits: "It's my fault"

Julia Simon acknowledges that it was her fault that she and Anna Magnusson stumbled in the World Championship mixed relay. "I trip over her, so it's my fault," says the French biathlete. With the help of a Swedish pole, Simon brought France to the lead and a final World Championship gold.

Sweden fifth after nightmare start at World Championship

A broken ski after a fall on the first leg – Sweden got a nightmare start in the mixed relay at the World Championship in biathlon. Sweden looked despite that to be able to challenge for the World Championship bronze, but had to settle for a fifth place.

Missing due to illness: "Dumb to throw her in"

Elvira Öberg is missing from the Swedish mixed relay team that kicks off the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide on Wednesday. She is not fully ready after her illness. The mixed relay comes too early. It would have been stupid to throw her in, says national team coach Johannes Lukas.

"We've Left the High-Altitude Shock Behind Us"

The latest years' strategy with more and more camps at high altitude is supposed to help the Swedish biathletes succeed in the upcoming championships at high altitude, the World Championship now in Lenzerheide and the Olympic Games next year. I feel a big difference compared to a few years ago, says Sebastian Samuelsson.

Guide: Everything you need to know about the Biathlon World Championship

Can Sebastian Samuelsson repeat last year's success? Will Elvira Öberg find her form after the illness? And will Norwegian legend Johannes Thingnes Bø get a dream finish in his last championship? Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Biathlon World Championship.

Öberg: "Sicker than I usually am"

The World Championship in biathlon is getting closer – and Elvira Öberg thinks she is fully recovered after the cold, but maybe not in top form yet. I am fully back. But I was sicker than I usually am, she says.

Elvira Öberg back in training: "Clever plan"

Nine days before the World Championship premiere, cross-country skiing star Elvira Öberg is back in training again after her two-week long illness period.

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. Then Sebastian Samuelsson promises better results in the World Championship that awaits. I'm going to the World Championship to win medals, he says to SVT.

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. We believed in it all the way, says Samuelsson to SVT.

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. Hope I'll hit them at the World Championship instead, says the Swedish biathlete.

Elvira Öberg misses Antholz: "Devastated"

Elvira Öberg will miss the upcoming competitions in Antholz. The cross-country skiing star is struggling with illness symptoms. "I am not willing to risk my health at this stage of the season", she writes on her Instagram account.

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. I am fantastically pleased, says the biathlete.

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. After perfect shooting and faster skiing than Emilien Claude, he won with almost a minute ahead of the Frenchman.

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. When I warmed up, it felt far away, says Elvira Öberg.

French triple – but progress for Ponsiluoma

France dominated the World Cup sprint completely. But behind that, Martin Ponsiluoma finally had a decent biathlon competition. Today I'm satisfied. It was very tough out there, says the 29-year-old, who with his 12th place became the best Swedish.

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. No, we're not. It's probably meant to be that you get sick at Christmas, says Sebastian Samuelsson.

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. It was a really crappy competition, says the Swede after ten misses and last place in French Le Grand Bornand.

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. I'm satisfied with the result, but disappointed with the performance, he says to SVT.

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. I don't rejoice that much with my Norwegian friends, says third-placed Samuelsson to SVT and laughs.

Skottheim replaces Öberg in the biathlon team