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Sweden second in biathlon mixed relay in Estonia

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  • Swedish duo Sebastian Samuelsson and Hanna Öberg placed second in the biathlon single mixed relay in Otepää, Estonia.
  • This is Sweden's 31st podium finish of the season.
  • Norway won the event, with Karoline Knotten finishing one minute and 45 seconds ahead of Öberg.

Swedish biathletes Sebastian Samuelsson and Hanna Öberg finished second in the single mixed relay in Otepää, Estonia. This marks Sweden's 31st podium finish of the season. The Norwegian team of Sturla Holm Lægreid and Karoline Knotten won the competition, with Knotten finishing one minute and 45 seconds ahead of Öberg.

The Swedish duo started strongly and took a clear lead, but faced significant problems during the windy final shooting stages. France was in contention for victory but was disqualified after Émilien Jacquelin used an extra shot at the shooting range.

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