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Martin Ponsiluoma took home the victory in the men’s biathlon premiere yesterday.
And on Wednesday it was also a success on the women’s side.
After a great race, Hanna Öberg – just like her partner – was able to drive home the victory for Sweden.
After Martin Ponsiluomas resounding success during yesterday – where the Swede secured his first World Cup victory in his career – it was time for the ladies to step into the premiere week in Kontiolahti. A 15 kilometer long distance competition was on the schedule for the biathletes and on the starting line there were several Swedish women – not least Hannah and Elvira Öberg.
Courageous for Elvira Öberg
The early favorite Elvira Öberg started the competition well, and looked like she could start the season with a victory. But a weak shooting put an end to Öberg, and the absolute top positions became too tough after a total of three missed shots in the shooting.
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Instead, it was older sister Hanna Öberg who ended up in focus. Hanna showed masterful pace on the shooting range and after the third shoot there was a good chance of a victory. Just one that partner Martin Ponsiluoma took yesterday.
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When Hanna Öberg then came in for the fourth and last shot, she shot for victory – and she would score four out of five possible shots, which set the stage for a real shock at the final stage.
Success for Hanna Öberg
And of course there would be victory. Hanna Öberg finished with a margin of victory of over 30 seconds ahead of the Norwegian Ingrid Landmark Dental violence and started the season in the very best way.