Biathlete Linn Gestblom Abandons Season

Linn Gestblom, a biathlete, has opted to abandon the current season in favor of rehabilitation following her second shoulder surgery in February. She expressed her desire to compete this winter, but ultimately deemed it the right decision to concentrate on her recovery and aim for the 2026 Winter Olympics instead. Gestblom mentioned the struggles she faced throughout autumn, including significant illness and complications with her rehabilitation, which made it challenging to prepare adequately for competitions. In conversation with SVT Sport, she reflected on her hopes to return for later competitions this season but recognized the need for a focused approach towards her rehabilitation. While she doesn't entirely exclude the possibility of returning to competition, her primary goal is ensuring a clean recovery for future events.