Medal record | ||
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Women's biathlon | ||
Representing Norway | ||
Olympic Games | ||
1998 Nagano | 4 × 7.5 km relay | |
World Championships | ||
1995 Antholz-Anterselva | Team event | |
1997 Brezno-Osrblie | Team event | |
1994 Canmore | Team event | |
1997 Brezno-Osrblie | 4 × 7.5 km relay | |
1998 Pokljuka | Team event | |
1995 Antholz-Anterselva | 4 × 7.5 km relay |
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