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Johansson's miss: "Will look like Gollum"

Third start gave third final miss. Despite top form not being there, swimmer Victor Johansson thinks he'll do the long-distance event in Seine. When you see pictures on social media, you'll look like Gollum afterwards, he says with a grin.

» Updated: 12 August 2024, 14:27

» Published: 03 August 2024

Johansson's miss: "Will look like Gollum"
Photo: Jonas Ekströmer/TT

Victor Johansson had hopes of reaching three finals in the Olympic Games pool, but after missing out on the 400 and 800 meters freestyle, it went just as badly on the 1,500.

It felt much better time-wise than the time showed. I am where I am. We have trained so incredibly much for this, but I am still lagging behind, says Victor Johansson, who has been afflicted with numerous illnesses and injuries in recent years.

The time 15.05,62 was barely seven seconds over his Swedish record. It only managed to secure 17th place, and 20 seconds short of a final spot.

Despite the disappointments, he still plans to swim the 10-kilometer event in the Seine on Friday, despite the criticism and chaos surrounding the water quality.

Not least Swedish triathlete Tilda Månsson has been critical, accusing the Olympic Games organizers of exposing participants to health risks.

There's no point in standing and screaming, it's better to be positive. I've heard a bit from Tilda, and she said the water didn't taste good and smelled like crap. Well, then it's just a matter of making the best of it, says Johansson.

Since the conditions are what they are, it will probably be a very open race, he says about his chances there.

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