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Swedish Wallaby fiasco - Just laugh about it
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Swedish Wallaby fiasco - Just laugh about it

Among the worst of their entire careers. That's how the Swedish biathletes described their skis during the final Olympic mass start
Norway's luxury: Olympic sextet in the relay
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Norway's luxury: Olympic sextet in the relay

Johannes Dale-Skjevdal has two sixth-place finishes so far in the Olympics - but he will not be included in Norway's relay team.
Martin Ponsiluoma celebrated biathlon gold with rockets and cake
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Martin Ponsiluoma celebrated biathlon gold with rockets and cake

Martin Ponsiluoma ran through a portal where Swedish flags were waving and then rockets were fired and cake was eaten for the biathlon gold medalist. "It's incredibly fun
Olympic gold medalist Ponsiluoma: I'm incredibly proud
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Olympic gold medalist Ponsiluoma: I'm incredibly proud

He needed a clean standing shoot in the decisive round. Martin Ponsiluoma managed it and won Olympic gold in the pursuit in Antholz
Sturla Holm Lægreid took another bronze after the infidelity incident
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Sturla Holm Lægreid took another bronze after the infidelity incident

Sturla Holm Lægreid celebrated his distance bronze by admitting to infidelity on live television. After winning his second Olympic bronze, he said, "It was special today, but now it's history
Samuelsson sees super chance in the chase start
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Samuelsson sees super chance in the chase start

The performance was one of the best of his career - yet it wasn't enough for a medal in the sprint race. Despite the setback, Sebastian Samuelsson sees a fighting chance in the pursuit
Olympic guide: Heated hockey derby against Finland
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Olympic guide: Heated hockey derby against Finland

A heated Nordic derby is on the cards when Tre Kronor takes on arch-rivals Finland on Friday. In addition, Norwegian superstar Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is chasing his third Olympic gold - and figure skater Ilia Malinin is chasing his first individual Olympic medal
Olympic guide: Heated hockey derby against Finland
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Olympic guide: Heated hockey derby against Finland

A heated Nordic derby is on the cards when Tre Kronor takes on arch-rivals Finland on Friday. In addition, Norwegian superstar Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is chasing his third Olympic gold - and figure skater Ilia Malinin is chasing his first individual Olympic medal
Lægreid pouts after criticism, deeply regrets his comment
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Lægreid pouts after criticism, deeply regrets his comment

Sturla Holm Lægreid stole the spotlight after the distance race when he revealed he had been unfaithful earlier this winter. Now the Olympic bronze medalist is apologizing
Admitted infidelity after the bronze medal - declaration of love
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Admitted infidelity after the bronze medal - declaration of love

Sturla Holm Lægreid won his first individual Olympic medal, taking bronze in the biathlon distance race. But afterwards, he chose to talk about his love life - and his infidelity
Tribute to the dead friend: We went together
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Tribute to the dead friend: We went together

In December, Johan-Olav Botn found his teammate Sivert Guttorm Bakken dead in a hotel room. Now Johan-Olav Botn has won Olympic gold in the distance race
Norwegian biathletes want a memorial site for Bakken in Lavazè
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Norwegian biathletes want a memorial site for Bakken in Lavazè

The Norwegian biathletes are preparing for the Olympics in Lavazè, Italy, where Sivert Guttorm Bakken tragically passed away. They would like to have a special place there to honor their friend
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
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
Norwegian Ski Team Takes Helicopter to Munich Competition to Limit Training Impact
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Norwegian Ski Team Takes Helicopter to Munich Competition to Limit Training Impact

The Norwegian cross-country skiing national team feels forced to compete on Sunday. Then they make a concession on their climate work and take a helicopter to Munich
Samuelsson Steals the Show at Biathlon World Cup Finale
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Samuelsson Steals the Show at Biathlon World Cup Finale

In the last World Cup race, Swedish biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson struck. When everything was about the Bø brothers, the 27-year-old stole the show and thrilled the Norwegian audience when he crossed the finish line first
Elvira Öberg Secures Second with Remarkable Comeback at Holmenkollen
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Elvira Öberg Secures Second with Remarkable Comeback at Holmenkollen

Elvira Öberg started the pursuit as eleventh – but made a huge comeback. After two misses and strong skiing, she worked her way up to a second place in the women's pursuit at the World Championship finals in Holmenkollen
Lægreid Clinches World Championship, Outshines Biathlon Legend Bø
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Lægreid Clinches World Championship, Outshines Biathlon Legend Bø

With the victory in the pursuit, Norwegian Sturla Holm Lægreid secured the win in the overall World Championship. Thus, Lægreid ruined the party for teammate Johannes Thingnes Bø, who is ending his career after the biathlon World Championship final in Holmenkollen
Bø Triumphs in Holmenkollen Sprint as Samuelsson Struggles with Shooting
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Bø Triumphs in Holmenkollen Sprint as Samuelsson Struggles with Shooting

Johannes Thingnes Bø got the best possible start to his farewell weekend in the World Cup. The Norwegian won the sprint in front of the home crowd in Holmenkollen
Ponsiluoma on the podium: "I've fought for this"
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Ponsiluoma on the podium: "I've fought for this"

Martin Ponsiluoma dropped out when things were at their worst in the bad weather in Slovenian Pokljuka – but it didn't stop him from flying ahead on the track. The Swede took the season's first individual podium place when he finished third in the distance race
The Swedes close to a medal – fell in the decisive shooting
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The Swedes close to a medal – fell in the decisive shooting

It was a highly dramatic ending to the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. Two Swedes were involved when everything was to be decided in the mass start – but failed to keep their shooting together
The Bø Brothers' Success - Championship Gold Together
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The Bø Brothers' Success - Championship Gold Together

In the very last World Championship relay for the Bø brothers, Norway delivered a dominant performance in the Biathlon World Championship. The gold medal became their last in a championship context together
Bø surpassed Bjørndalen: "Impressive"
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Bø surpassed Bjørndalen: "Impressive"

Now Johannes Thingnes Bø is the greatest biathlete of all time in World Championship contexts. He won the sprint in Lenzerheide, which gave him a 21st World Championship gold, one more than the legend Ole Einar Bjørndalen
Guide: Everything you need to know about the Biathlon World Championship
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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.
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