Norwegian Frankenstein: Kristiansen Celebrates Botns Triumph in the World Cup Opening

The Olympic champion of 2022 and three-time world champion in relays, Norwegian biathlete **[Vetle Sjastad Christiansen](#)**, commented on the victory of his compatriot **Johan Olav Botnan** in the individual race at the first stage of the World Cup in Östersund. He pointed out that this win disappointed competitors from Sweden, who once again found themselves trailing behind the Norwegians in the final standings. The highest-placed Swedish athlete, **Sebastian Samuelsson**, secured third place.

“I refer to him as Norway’s answer to Frankenstein. He is extremely physically strong, and when he hits all 20 targets, even with a slight sore throat, he becomes a real threat.

Another Norwegian comes in and beats the Swedes. What could be worse? I don’t think anything,” Christiansen’s words were reported by TV2.