15:40. This Saturday afternoon, Sweden announced the composition of its mixed relay team , which will compete in the first biathlon event of the Milan/Cortina 2026 Olympic Games on Sunday from 14:05.
There’s a big surprise in the shape of Elvira Oeberg’s absence from the squad. Sebastian Samuelsson will start the race before handing over to Martin Ponsiluoma. Anna Magnusson will then be the first woman on the track, while Hanna Oeberg will have the tough task of finishing the job.
The full biathlon programme for the Milan/Cortina 2026 Olympic Games
Sunday 8 February
- 2.05pm: 4×6 km mixed relay
Tuesday 10 February
- 13:30: Men’s 20 km individual
Wednesday 11 February
- 2.15pm: Women’s 15km individual
Friday 13 February
- 2pm: Men’s 10 km sprint
Saturday 14th February
- 2.45pm: women’s 7.5km sprint
Sunday 15 February
- 11.15am: Men’s 12.5km pursuit
- 2.45pm: women’s 10 km pursuit
Tuesday 17th February
- 2.30pm: Men’s 4×7.5 km relay
Wednesday 18 February
- 2.45pm: Women’s 4x6km relay
Friday 20 February
- 2.15pm: men’s 15km mass-start
Saturday 21 February
- 2.15pm: women’s 12.5 km mass-start
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