Philip Lindkvist Flötten won Sweden's first Junior World Championship gold medal in biathlon since 2002. The 19-year-old shot four zeros and had a strong final lap in the 15-kilometer race, finishing 39.5 seconds ahead of French skier Leo Carlier. Lindkvist Flötten, who was born and raised in Norway but holds Swedish citizenship, chose to represent Sweden this season and earned his first podium in the IBU Cup in December.
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Philip Lindkvist Flötten wins Sweden's first JVM gold since 2002
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- Philip Lindkvist Flötten won Sweden's first JVM gold in biathlon since 2002.
- He finished 39.5 seconds ahead of French skier Leo Carlier in the 15-kilometer race.
- The 19-year-old, born in Norway with Swedish citizenship, represents Sweden this season.
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