Sweden's biathlon men have had a difficult period and in today's World Cup relay in Ruhpolding, the team finished in fourth place.
Sweden had problems with the shooting and was 1.49 behind victorious Norway and 54 seconds from a podium place.
Sweden had a difficult start to the relay when Sebastian Samuelsson missed three shots in the first shooting.
- It was a bit of a rookie mistake, I got a bit too excited.
When I miss three shots, I calm down and do the job, but I have to be fully focused from the beginning, says Sebastian Samuelsson to SVT Sport.
Peppe Femling had a strong start on the second leg but incurred a penalty round in the standing shooting and lost places.
- So very sad, it didn't feel perfect but stable.
Then I started to miss, says Peppe Femling to SVT Sport.
Jesper Nelin on the third stretch and Martin Ponsiluoma also had problems with the shooting.
In total, Sweden incurred 15 extra shots and a penalty round in the relay.
The text is updated.