Swedish biathletes Hanna Öberg, Elvira Öberg, Anna Magnusson, and Linn Gestblom will compete in the women's distance race at the upcoming Olympics, with Gestblom's selection after overcoming recent injury challenges.
In preparation for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, the Swedish women's biathlon team has announced its lineup for the distance race. The selected athletes are Hanna Öberg, Elvira Öberg, Anna Magnusson, and Linn Gestblom, marking this event as the first individual competition in the Olympic schedule. Notably, Ella Halvarsson and Anna-Karin Heijdenberg have not made the cut, despite a very competitive selection process, highlighting the depth of talent within the team. According to head coach Johannes Lukas, the decision was tough and based on recent performances, specifically praising Gestblom's impressive display during a test race against the Germans.
