Biathlete Hanna Öberg in Tears After Her Sister’s World Championship Silver: 'So Proud of Her'

Biathlete Hanna Öberg in Tears After Her Sister’s World Championship Silver: 'So Proud of Her'

Originally published in SVT Sport on February 16, 2025

Hanna Öberg was in tears after watching her sister Elvira Öberg clinch her first individual World Championship medal during the pursuit event in Lenzerheide. In the emotional aftermath, the siblings embraced warmly, with Hanna saying, "I know how hard she has fought for this. I'm so proud of her."

Elvira’s achievement came despite setbacks, including a bout of illness that forced her to skip the initial mixed relay event. The performance marked a significant breakthrough in her career and was celebrated by the entire family.

Present at the venue, their parents shared the joy of the moment. Viktoria described the scene as ‘magical,’ while Tomas noted that every shooting round had been a nerve-wracking experience. The article underscores the combination of personal triumph and familial pride that defined this international competition in biathlon.