Swedish Women’s Biathlon Team Dominates Relay at Hochfilzen with Stunning Victory

The Swedish women’s biathlon team delivered a commanding performance to win the relay race at the World Cup event in Hochfilzen on December 13, 2025, finishing 40 seconds ahead of Norway. This victory showcased Sweden’s strength in skiing and shooting, with remarkable individual contributions from Ella Halvarsson, Anna Magnusson, Elvira Öberg, and Hanna Öberg.

Ella Halvarsson started the relay strongly, pushing hard from the beginning to establish a significant lead despite needing two extra shots. She passed the baton to Anna Magnusson with a 10-second advantage. Magnusson amplified the lead through excellent skiing and shooting, finishing her leg with a 29 to 30-second lead reported by various sources. Elvira Öberg then continued the momentum, increasing the lead further before handing off to her sister, Hanna Öberg.

Hanna Öberg finished the race amid some shooting challenges, missing two to three targets that required extra shots, yet she managed to maintain a 40-second margin over Norway to secure Sweden’s victory. She also celebrated by crossing the finish line carrying the Swedish flag, a moment that cost her a €2,000 prize as she forfeited the leg victory bonus by pausing for this gesture—but she took the incident in good humor.

Sweden’s team used only seven extra shots throughout the race, reflecting outstanding shooting precision. Commentators praised the Swedish team’s performance as a "demonstration of power," highlighting their combined skiing speed and shooting accuracy. Germany finished third, trailing Sweden by 51 seconds.

This win underscores Sweden’s rising dominance in women’s biathlon relays, with confidence from each athlete contributing to the clear and sustained lead from start to finish.