Sebastian Samuelsson

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Sebastian Samuelsson (born 28 March 1997) is a Swedish biathlete who competes internationally.[1][2] He participated in the 2018 Winter Olympics;[3] where he won a silver medal in the 12.5 km pursuit event and a gold medal in the relay. He became a World champion at 2023 Oberhof when he won gold medal in 15 km Mass start race.

NationalitySwedish
Born (1997-03-28) 28 March 1997 (age 28)
Katrineholm, Sweden
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb)
Quick facts Personal information, Nationality ...
Sebastian Samuelsson
Samuelsson in 2023
Personal information
NationalitySwedish
Born (1997-03-28) 28 March 1997 (age 28)
Katrineholm, Sweden
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb)
Sport
Professional information
SportBiathlon
ClubI 21 IF
World Cup debut3 December 2016
Olympic Games
Teams3 (2018, 2022, 2026)
Medals3 (1 gold)
World Championships
Teams6 (2017–2024)
Medals11 (2 gold)
World Cup
Seasons3 (2016/17–)
Individual races24
All races34
All victories1
Medal record
Men's biathlon
Representing  Sweden
International biathlon competitions
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 1 1 1
World Championships 2 2 7
Total 3 3 8
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place2018 Pyeongchang4 × 7.5 km relay
Silver medal – second place2018 Pyeongchang12.5 km pursuit
Bronze medal – third place2026 Milano Cortina4 × 7.5 km relay
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2023 Oberhof15 km mass start
Gold medal – first place2024 Nové Město4 × 7.5 km relay
Silver medal – second place2021 Pokljuka12.5 km pursuit
Silver medal – second place2021 Pokljuka4 × 7.5 km relay
Bronze medal – third place2019 ÖstersundSingle mixed relay
Bronze medal – third place2021 PokljukaMixed relay
Bronze medal – third place2021 PokljukaSingle mixed relay
Bronze medal – third place2023 Oberhof12.5 km pursuit
Bronze medal – third place2023 Oberhof20 km individual
Bronze medal – third place2023 Oberhof4 × 7.5 km relay
Bronze medal – third place2024 Nové MěstoMixed relay
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2019 RaubichiMixed Relay
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Samuelsson has been outspoken on his views on the presence of doping in the sport, and has especially been critical of Russia and its anti-doping agency RUSADA.[4]

Summer biathlon

In August 2019, he became Swedish champion at the 10 kilometres sprint distance[5] and the 20 kilometres distance during the Swedish national summer biathlon championships in Sollefteå.[6]

Biathlon results

All results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union.

Olympic Games

3 medals (1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze)

More information Event, Individual ...
Event Individual Sprint Pursuit Mass start Relay Mixed relay
Representing  Sweden
South Korea 2018 Pyeongchang 4th 14th Silver 23rd Gold —
China 2022 Beijing 30th 5th 8th 11th 5th 4th
Italy 2026 Milano Cortina 7th 5th 12th 18th Bronze 5th
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World Championships

11 medals (2 gold, 2 silver, 7 bronze)

More information Event, Individual ...
Event Individual Sprint Pursuit Mass start Relay Mixed relay Single mixed relay
Representing  Sweden
Austria 2017 Hochfilzen 52nd 76th — — 11th — N/a
Sweden 2019 Östersund 4th 29th 16th 26th 7th 5th Bronze
Italy 2020 Antholz 10th 11th 19th 27th 10th 11th 4th
Slovenia 2021 Pokljuka 24th 8th Silver 10th Silver Bronze Bronze
Germany 2023 Oberhof Bronze 11th Bronze Gold Bronze 9th 4th
Czech Republic 2024 Nové Město 7th 5th 6th 23rd Gold Bronze 4th
Switzerland 2025 Lenzerheide 47th 24th 13th 12th 4th 5th 5th
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*During Olympic seasons competitions are only held for those events not included in the Olympic program.
**The single mixed relay was added as an event in 2019.

World Cup

Overall standings

More information Season, Overall ...
 Season  Overall Individual Sprint Pursuit Mass start
Races Points Position Points Position Points Position Points Position Points Position
2016–1718/2616943rd1646th8236th6742nd444th
2017–1811/2211744th258th5344th6232nd0–
2018–1920/2538522nd759th16516th9928th4628th
2019–2016/2124128th4920th12221st6226th846th
2020–2126/268176th5415th3124th2535th12115th
2021–2220/227173rd157th3402nd2822nd9415th
2022–2316/2144614th5621st14916th20312th3829th
2023–2418/216719th6117th24110th3154th5424th
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Individual podiums

  • 7 victories – (3 Sp, 3 Pu, 1 MS)
  • 22 podiums
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No. Season Date Location Level Race Place
1 2018–19 11 January 2019Germany OberhofWorld CupSprint3rd
2 2020–21 29 November 2020Finland KontiolahtiWorld CupSprint2nd
35 December 2020Finland KontiolahtiWorld CupPursuit1st
46 March 2021Czech Republic Nové MěstoWorld CupSprint2nd
519 March 2021Sweden ÖstersundWorld CupSprint2nd
6 2021–22 28 November 2021Sweden ÖstersundWorld CupSprint1st
72 December 2021Sweden ÖstersundWorld CupSprint1st
85 December 2021Sweden ÖstersundWorld CupPursuit2nd
911 December 2021Austria HochfilzenWorld CupPursuit3rd
109 January 2022Germany OberhofWorld CupPursuit2nd
1118 March 2022Norway Oslo HolmenkollenWorld CupSprint3rd
12 2023–24 3 December 2023Sweden ÖstersundWorld CupPursuit1st
138 December 2023Austria HochfilzenWorld CupSprint3rd
1416 March 2024Canada CanmoreWorld CupPursuit2nd
152024–256 December 2024Finland KontiolahtiWorld CupSprint2nd
1619 December 2024France Annecy Le Grand-BornandWorld CupSprint3rd
178 March 2025Czech Republic Nové Město na MoravěWorld CupPursuit1st
1823 March 2025Norway Oslo HolmenkollenWorld CupMass Start1st
192025–263 December 2025Sweden ÖstersundWorld CupSprint3rd
207 December 2025Sweden ÖstersundWorld CupPursuit2nd
2110 January 2026Germany OberhofWorld CupPursuit3rd
2217 January 2026Germany RuhpoldingWorld CupSprint1st
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Team podiums

  • 9 victories
  • 26 podiums
More information No., Season ...
No. Season Date Location Level Race Place Teammate(s)
12017–187 January 2018Germany OberhofWorld CupRelay1stPonsilouma, Nelin, Lindström
223 February 2018South Korea PyeongchangOlympicsRelay1stFemling, Nelin, Lindström
32018–1916 December 2018Austria HochfilzenWorld CupRelay1stFemling, Ponsiluoma, Stenersen
414 March 2019Sweden ÖstersundWorld ChampionshipsSingle Mixed Relay3rdHanna Öberg
52019–2030 November 2019Sweden ÖstersundWorld CupSingle Mixed Relay1stHanna Öberg
67 March 2020Czech Republic Nové MěstoWorld CupRelay3rdFemling, Nelin, Ponsiluoma
72020–216 December 2020Finland KontiolahtiWorld CupRelay2ndFemling, Nelin, Ponsiluoma
813 December 2020Austria HochfilzenWorld CupRelay1stFemling, Nelin, Ponsiluoma
910 January 2021Germany OberhofWorld CupSingle Mixed Relay2ndHanna Öberg
1010 February 2021Slovenia PokljukaWorld ChampionshipsMixed Relay3rdPonsiluoma, Persson, H. Öberg
1118 February 2021Slovenia PokljukaWorld ChampionshipsSingle Mixed Relay3rdHanna Öberg
1220 February 2021Slovenia PokljukaWorld ChampionshipsRelay2ndFemling, Nelin, Ponsiluoma
1314 March 2021Czech Republic Nové MěstoWorld CupSingle Mixed Relay1stLinn Persson
142021–224 March 2022Finland KontiolahtiWorld CupRelay2ndFemling, Nelin, Ponsiluoma
1513 March 2022Estonia OtepääWorld CupSingle Mixed Relay2ndHanna Öberg
162022–2310 December 2022Austria HochfilzenWorld CupRelay2ndNelin, Ponsiluoma, Femling
1718 February 2023Germany OberhofWorld ChampionshipsRelay3rdFemling, Ponsiluoma, Nelin
185 March 2023Czech Republic Nové MěstoWorld CupMixed Relay2ndMagnusson, H. Öberg, Ponsiluoma
192023–2425 November 2023Sweden ÖstersundWorld CupSingle Mixed Relay1stHanna Öberg
207 February 2024Czech Republic Nové MěstoWorld ChampionshipsMixed Relay3rdPonsiluoma, H. Öberg, E. Öberg
2117 February 2024Czech Republic Nové MěstoWorld ChampionshipsRelay1stV. Brandt, Nelin, Ponsiluoma
223 March 2024Norway HolmenkollenWorld CupSingle Mixed Relay2ndAnna Magnusson
232024–2530 November 2024Finland KontiolahtiWorld CupSingle Mixed Relay1stElla Halvarsson
241 December 2024Finland KontiolahtiWorld CupRelay3rdV. Brandt, Nelin, Ponsiluoma
2515 December 2024Austria HochfilzenWorld CupRelay3rdV. Brandt, Nelin, Ponsiluoma
2617 January 2025Germany RuhpoldingWorld CupRelay2ndV. Brandt, Nelin, Ponsiluoma
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