Overview

• Florian Steirer, former assistant coach for Germany's women's biathlon team, has been appointed shooting coach for the Swedish national team.
• Steirer, credited with shaping Olympic champions Denise Herrmann-Wick and Laura Dahlmeier, returns to biathlon after a three-year hiatus in ski mountaineering coaching.
• The Swedish Biathlon Association confirmed Steirer's hiring to improve shooting accuracy, a key weakness for athletes like Sebastian Samuelsson and the Öberg sisters.
• Sporting director Anna-Maria Uusitalo highlighted Steirer's external perspective as vital for advancing the team's shooting performance.
• Steirer has begun working with Swedish coaches, focusing on preparing the team for medal contention at the 2026 Winter Games.