Hanna Öberg joined the World Cup circuit in 2016, quickly making her mark by receiving the prestigious IBU Female Rookie of the Year Award for her debut season in 2017. She achieved significant international recognition at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, where she secured her first career victory and podium finish by winning a gold medal in the 15km individual race without any missed shots. Her Olympic debut success continued with a silver medal in the 4x6km relay event, showcasing her immediate impact on the global stage. Öberg continued her dominant performance the following year, earning an individual gold medal, a relay silver medal, and a mixed relay bronze medal at the Östersund 2019 Biathlon World Championships.
Her remarkable achievements have been recognized with several prestigious accolades, including the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal in December 2018, the Jerring Award in January 2019, and the Victoria Award in June 2019. Öberg sustained her elite performance into 2024, earning a silver medal in the 4x6km relay and a bronze medal in the Mixed relay at the Nové M?sto World Championships. Known for her exceptional precision and ability to perform under pressure, Öberg has maintained an impressive shooting accuracy of 87% and 86% in previous seasons, underscoring her mental fortitude and consistent ability to thrive in critical moments of competition. As a double Olympic and three-time World Champion, she continues to be a formidable presence in the sport of biathlon.