Anna-Karin Heijdenberg Secures Final Spot on Sweden's 2026 Olympic Biathlon Team
Anna-Karin Heijdenberg earns the final spot on Sweden's Olympic biathlon team for 2026 after a close and competitive selection process.
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Swedish Winter Sports Athletes Reveal Doping Concerns Ahead of 2026 Olympics
Nearly half of Nordic winter athletes, including Swedish stars, have not undergone doping tests outside competitions in a year, fueling concerns as the 2026 Olympics near.
Sweden Finalizes Biathlon and Cross-Country Skiing Teams for 2026 Winter Olympics
Sweden secures key biathlon and cross-country skiing spots for the 2026 Winter Olympics, highlighting comeback athletes and Olympic debutants.
Moa Ilar Clinches Dramatic Victory in 10 km Classic at Oberhof World Cup
Moa Ilar edges out Teresa Stadlober to claim her first World Cup win of the season in Oberhof's 10 km classic race, marking a key milestone before the Olympics.
Hanna Öberg Secures Second Place in Ruhpolding Biathlon, Showing Strong Olympic Form
Hanna Öberg finished second in the Ruhpolding biathlon pursuit, highlighting her strong form as she prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Sebastian Samuelsson Dominates Sprint Victory in Ruhpolding, Marking a Triumphant Return
Sebastian Samuelsson delivers a flawless sprint performance in Ruhpolding, clinching his first sprint win in over four years and expressing heartfelt emotion post-victory.
Calle Halfvarsson Faces Critical Final Chance to Secure Olympic Spot Amid Rivalry Tensions
Calle Halfvarsson faces a decisive race to qualify for the 2026 Olympics amid criticisms from Norway about Sweden's selection process.
Elvira Öberg Clinches 13th Biathlon World Cup Win, Moves Closer to Swedish Record
Elvira Öberg claimed her 13th Biathlon World Cup victory, surpassing several Swedish biathletes and ranking second behind Magdalena Forsberg's record.
Elvira Öberg Triumphs in Oberhof Pursuit, Becomes Sweden's Second Most Successful Biathlete
Elvira Öberg won the Oberhof pursuit race, becoming Sweden's second most successful biathlete with 13 World Cup wins, while her sister Hanna finished third.
Sweden Takes Third in Tense Oberhof Biathlon Relay Amid French Shooting Controversy
Sweden finished third in the intense Oberhof biathlon relay, with Björn Ferry accusing the French team of a shooting rule violation that may have affected final podium positions.
Calle Halfvarsson Faces Olympic Uncertainty After Sprint Quarterfinal Exits
Swedish skier Calle Halfvarsson struggles with sprint event eliminations, casting doubt on his 2026 Olympic participation while focusing on distance races.
Emotional Tributes to Sivert Guttorm Bakken at Oberhof World Cup Following His Tragic Death
The biathlon community gathered in Oberhof to honor the late Norwegian athlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken with emotional tributes and moments of silence following his untimely death in Italy.
Elvira Öberg Clinches First World Cup Sprint Victory of 2026 Season in Oberhof
Elvira Öberg dominated the Oberhof sprint to claim her first World Cup win of the 2026 season, showcasing perfect shooting and strong skiing to finish well ahead of rivals.
Swedish Biathletes Reflect on the Tragic Loss of Sivert Guttorm Bakken
Swedish biathletes express deep sorrow and reflect on Sivert Guttorm Bakken’s tragic death ahead of upcoming competitions.
Elvira Öberg Struggles with Shooting Woes as She Plans Isolated Christmas to Regain Form
Elvira Öberg struggles with shooting errors in recent biathlon World Cup event and plans to isolate over Christmas for focused recovery and training ahead of Olympics.
Sebastian Samuelsson Battles Early Shooting Struggles to Finish Strong in Annecy Biathlon
Sebastian Samuelsson overcame early shooting mistakes in Annecy biathlon races to secure a strong finish, with his coach expressing shock at his initial performance.
Hanna Öberg Faces Shooting Challenges, Finishes Seventh in Annecy Biathlon Pursuit
Hanna Öberg finished seventh in the 2025 Annecy Biathlon World Cup pursuit after shooting challenges, with Lou Jeanmonnot winning and taking overall lead.
Swedish Biathletes Excel Despite Challenges at Annecy World Cup 2025
Swedish biathletes showed strong performances at the Annecy World Cup 2025, overcoming health issues and achieving notable race results including a remarkable debut by Oscar Andersson.
Oscar Andersson Shines with Fastest Shooting Time in Biathlon World Cup Debut
Oscar Andersson impresses with the fastest shooting time in his biathlon World Cup debut, finishing 32nd while fellow Swedes Samuelsson and Ponsiluoma miss the podium.
Sebastian Samuelsson and Jonna Sundling Dominate Sweden's Winter Sports Landscape
Sebastian Samuelsson rises as top biathlete after Johannes Thingnes Bø's retirement, while Charlotte Kalla praises Jonna Sundling for surpassing her cross-country skiing achievements.
Anna Magnusson Extends Impressive Biathlon Podium Streak in Hochfilzen
Anna Magnusson secured her fourth straight biathlon podium with a second-place finish in December's Hochfilzen pursuit race, maintaining her lead in the World Cup standings.
Swedish Women's Biathlon Team Dominates Relay in Hochfilzen
The Swedish women's biathlon team secured a dominant relay victory in Hochfilzen, building confidence ahead of the Winter Olympics.
Swedish Women’s Biathlon Team Dominates Relay at Hochfilzen with Stunning Victory
Sweden’s women’s biathlon team secured a dominant 40-second victory in the Hochfilzen World Cup relay, highlighted by strong ski and shooting performances from all four team members.
Anna Magnusson Secures Podium and Leads World Cup After Hochfilzen Sprint
Anna Magnusson took third place in the Hochfilzen sprint, rising to lead the Biathlon World Cup standings with a confident and flawless performance.
Sebastian Samuelsson Climbs to Second Place in Dramatic 2025 Men's Pursuit Race
Sebastian Samuelsson achieves a notable second-place finish in the thrilling 2025 men's pursuit biathlon race, showcasing resilience and strategic sprinting.
Swedish Biathletes Face Challenges in Östersund Sprint with Samuelsson Leading the Pack
In the Östersund sprint race, Swedish biathletes faced technical difficulties and tough competition, with Sebastian Samuelsson finishing fifth and Jesper Nelin struggling due to rifle issues, while Johan-Olav Botn won again.
Linn Gestblom Marks Triumphant Return to Biathlon World Cup Mixed Relay
After nearly two years sidelined by injury, Linn Gestblom made a strong return to the biathlon World Cup mixed relay, impressing with shooting and pace and helping Sweden secure seventh place.
Sweden’s Struggles Mark Disappointing Seventh Place in 2025 Östersund Mixed Relay Biathlon
Sweden finished seventh after penalty laps and shooting struggles in the 2025 Östersund mixed relay biathlon, with a standout return by Linn Gestblom and a strong finish by Hanna Öberg.
Sweden Rallies to Third and Fourth in Östersund Biathlon World Cup Relays Despite Early Setbacks
Sweden's biathlon teams overcame early shooting challenges to finish third and fourth in the Östersund World Cup relays, showcasing resilience and potential.
Sweden's Biathlon Relay Teams Show Resilience at World Cup Season Start in Östersund
Sweden's biathlon relay teams faced early challenges but showed strong recovery, with the men securing third place and the women narrowly missing the podium in Östersund.
Elvira Öberg Triumphs in Challenging Idre Sprint with Flawless Performance
Elvira Öberg won the Idre 8 km sprint biathlon by over a minute with perfect shooting amid tough conditions, overtaking her sister Hanna Öberg who placed third.
Johanna Skottheim Withdraws from Season Opener Due to Illness, while Linn Gestblom Makes Triumphant Return
At Sweden's biathlon premiere, Johanna Skottheim misses the opener due to illness while Linn Gestblom impresses with a strong return after long injury recovery.
Hanna Öberg Dominates Season-Opening Biathlon Sprints with Perfect Shooting
Hanna Öberg has started the 2025 biathlon season impressively, dominating sprint races with perfect shooting and substantial leads over her sister and competitors.
Biathlete Julia Simon Sentenced for Theft and Fraud Involving Teammates
Julia Simon was sentenced to a suspended prison term and fined after admitting to theft and fraud involving her teammate's credit card, impacting her biathlon career.
Julia Simon Faces Trial for Alleged Credit Card Fraud
Biathlete Julia Simon is facing trial for credit card fraud amid claims of identity theft.