Teller Report

Sweden fifth in the single mixed relay - penalty rounds for Nelin

1/8/2022, 2:38:05 PM

Jesper Nelin and Johanna Skottheim led Sweden to a fifth place in the singles mixed relay in Oberhof. It looked good until Nelin's last standing shot when he pulled on double penalty rounds. The victory went to Russia. - I make three good shooters and one blunt. It is a bit uncertain to stand still, says Jesper Nelin to SVT Sport.


Sweden put the powder on the mixed relay with the biggest stars there.

Then it was Jesper Nelin and Johanna Skottheim who represented the blue-yellow colors in the single mixed relay in the German Oberhof.

It was quite difficult shooting conditions and Sweden was for a long time in the fight for podium places, but then Nelin pulled on two penalty rounds in his final shooting for the day.

- Three out of four shooters were great.

We're not used to seeing him shoot so well.

Unfortunately, it did not last, says SVT expert Helena Ekholm.

A tired Johanna Skottheim then took Sweden to fifth place.

- Unfortunately, I do not think that this race will give her an Olympic place.

She makes a steady effort, but does not shine.

As I see it, it is still Stina Nilsson and Mona Brorsson who will have those places, says Ekholm.

Russia clearly won ahead of Austria and Ukraine.

Norway had a tough day and finished over two minutes behind the winner, in 16th place.

The Russian team consisted of Anton Babikov and Kristina Reztsova.

The text is updated.