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Samuelsson Steals the Show at Biathlon World Cup Finale
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Samuelsson Steals the Show at Biathlon World Cup Finale

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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

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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

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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

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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"

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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

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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

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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"

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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

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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.
Samuelsson's promise: Will win World Championship medals
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Samuelsson's promise: Will win World Championship medals

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A fine breadth – but without that real top. This is how the Swedish performance can be summed up in the men's biathlon pursuit
Ponsiluoma shot himself out again: "Damn frustrating"
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Ponsiluoma shot himself out again: "Damn frustrating"

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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
Samuelsson close to the podium in Ruhpolding – finished fourth
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Samuelsson close to the podium in Ruhpolding – finished fourth

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It lived all the way. But in the end, Sebastian Samuelsson had to give up in the battle for the podium spots, and finished fourth in Sunday's mass start in the Biathlon World Cup
Norwegian dominance in Oberhof – Ponsiluoma falls short
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Norwegian dominance in Oberhof – Ponsiluoma falls short

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Elvira Öberg offered a crazy revenge in the pursuit. The Swedish men were not close to anything similar
Sebastian Samuelsson satisfied and disappointed fifth - Bø superior
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Sebastian Samuelsson satisfied and disappointed fifth - Bø superior

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Five mistakes ruined Sebastian Samuelsson's hunt for a new podium spot. The Swede finished fifth in the biathletes' pursuit in Le Grand Bornand
Bø wins again – now he's bigger than Stenmark
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Bø wins again – now he's bigger than Stenmark

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Johannes Thingnes Bø has dominated biathlon for a decade. On Saturday, the Norwegian's 87th World Cup victory came – after some drama
The Last Shot Felled Samuelsson: "Sour"
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The Last Shot Felled Samuelsson: "Sour"

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Nine straight shots landed where they should. Not the tenth
Swedish stars shot themselves down – Norwegian triple
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Swedish stars shot themselves down – Norwegian triple

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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
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