Biathlon: After debut success — the national team’s plan for Linn Gestblom

Biathlon: After debut success — the national team’s plan for Linn Gestblom

Originally published in SVT Sport on November 16, 2025

Swedish biathlete Linn Gestblom delivered a highly successful comeback at the Swedish season opener in Idre.

National team coach Johannes Lukas explains that the staff has designed a specific plan to guide Gestblom’s next steps after her strong debut performance. In remarks given on SVT’s Vinterstudion, Lukas describes a “special setup” aimed at managing her workload and continuing development following the promising return.

The item is presented as a video segment (viewable only in Sweden); the accompanying text highlights Lukas’s comments without detailing exact race schedules or selection decisions. Related biathlon headlines reference Elvira Öberg’s dominant sprint win in Idre, Sebastian Samuelsson’s strong start at the Swedish premiere, and features on other athletes, underscoring the broader national team context around Gestblom’s comeback.