Sebastian Samuelsson

Sebastian Samuelsson
Samuelsson in 2023
Personal information
NationalitySwedish
Born (1997-03-28) 28 March 1997
Katrineholm, Sweden
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb)
Sport
Professional information
SportBiathlon
ClubI 21 IF
World Cup debut3 December 2016
Olympic Games
Teams3 (2018, 2022, 2026)
Medals3 (1 gold)
World Championships
Teams6 (20172024)
Medals11 (2 gold)
World Cup
Seasons3 (2016/17–)
Individual races24
All races34
All victories1
Medal record
Men's biathlon
Representing  Sweden
International biathlon competitions
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 1 1 1
World Championships 2 2 7
Total 3 3 8
Olympic Games
2018 Pyeongchang 4 × 7.5 km relay
2018 Pyeongchang 12.5 km pursuit
2026 Milano Cortina 4 × 7.5 km relay
World Championships
2023 Oberhof 15 km mass start
2024 Nové Město 4 × 7.5 km relay
2021 Pokljuka 12.5 km pursuit
2021 Pokljuka 4 × 7.5 km relay
2019 Östersund Single mixed relay
2021 Pokljuka Mixed relay
2021 Pokljuka Single mixed relay
2023 Oberhof 12.5 km pursuit
2023 Oberhof 20 km individual
2023 Oberhof 4 × 7.5 km relay
2024 Nové Město Mixed relay
European Championships
2019 Raubichi Mixed Relay

Sebastian Samuelsson (born 28 March 1997) is a Swedish biathlete who competes internationally. He participated in the 2018 Winter Olympics; where he won a silver medal in the 12.5 km pursuit event and a gold medal in the relay. He became a World champion at 2023 Oberhof when he won gold medal in 15 km Mass start race.

Samuelsson has been outspoken on his views on the presence of doping in the sport, and has especially been critical of Russia and its anti-doping agency RUSADA.