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Fanny Barchéus wins silver in Swedish biathlon championship debut

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  • Fanny Barchéus won silver in her Swedish biathlon championship debut.
  • She reportedly began biathlon only this winter.
  • Former coach Kalle Grenemark praised her performance as impressive for a beginner.

Fanny Barchéus of I19 IF won a silver medal in her debut at the Swedish biathlon championships on March 20, 2026. The 15-year-old reportedly started the sport only this winter. Former national team coach Kalle Grenemark was impressed by her performance, calling her "basically a beginner" and saying it was "really, really good." Barchéus said after the race, "This lights flames." The event took place at Ormberget.

basically a beginner

Kalle Grenemark, Former national team coach

really, really good

Kalle Grenemark, Former national team coach

This lights flames

Fanny Barchéus

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