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There is a Swedish premiere in biathlon for both men and women this weekend.
Ahead of the World Cup, the Swedish ladies are top tipped by many.
Now the men in blue and yellow are also showing that they are serious.
The Swedish men’s biathlon are showing good form ahead of the Swedish premiere in Idre Fjäll this weekend – at the same time as the World Cup premiere in Kontiolahti, Finland, is just over two weeks away.
Swedish progress
Trio with Sebastian Samuelson, Martin Ponsiluoma and young Malte Stefansson have all taken steps in the right direction.
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The person who perhaps made the biggest impression before the season is Sebastian Samuelsson, who finished in an impressive third place in the overall World Cup last year.
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The lift of the doldis
During the summer’s pre-season training, the fine form has continued, where he has twice broken a personal record in the 3000 meter run and won two golds and a silver at the WC in roller-ski shooting.
– I think I am stronger than ever. I see no reason why I wouldn’t be able to win the overall World Cup at some point, Samuelsson told SVT Sport just over a month ago.
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Ola Branholmreporter and commentator on SVT, praises the Swedish men ahead of the premiere this weekend.
– I talked to for a long time John Luke (coach) and he sounded pleased overall. Sebastian Samuelsson has broken personal records in several stages. Malte Stefansson has stepped up, and Martin Ponsiluoma has become more stable in shooting, says Bränholm in a chat on SVT.
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Malte Stefansson was yes. The 22-year-old from Älvdalen is something of an underdog in the context, but has the conditions to make his big breakthrough during the season. Stefansson took his very first World Cup points as recently as last season when he finished 40th in the pursuit start in Hochfilzen, Austria.
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