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Emma Nilsson returns to Swedish biathlon team for World Cup

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  • Emma Nilsson returns to the Swedish biathlon team after four years.
  • She earned the spot with strong results in the IBU Cup this season.
  • The selection is for the final World Cup weekend in Oslo.

Emma Nilsson has been selected for the Swedish biathlon national team for the final World Cup weekend in Oslo, marking her return after four years away. Nilsson, from Gräsmark, earned the spot due to strong results in the IBU Cup this season, where she finished sixth overall and achieved several podium finishes. She last competed in the World Cup in 2022 in Oslo.

The team includes other athletes such as Linn Gestblom and Viktor Brandt, with Philip Lindkvist Flötten making his debut. Nilsson expressed excitement about returning to the World Cup in a press release.

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