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Swedes in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris

The 2024 Olympics will be the third time that Paris, France hosts the games (previously in 1900 and 1924). This year, for the first time, there will be an equal number of female and male athletes competing. The sport making its Olympic debut is breaking (dancing)

» Updated: 01 October 2024, 19:29

» Published: 11 July 2024

Swedes in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
Photo: Pressphoto

We're listing the Swedish athletes competing and who are the biggest medal hopes you should cheer for.

Sweden's medal hopes in Olympics 2024

Daniel Ståhl (Discus)

Reigning World Champion with strong form, gold medal favorite in discus.

Sarah Sjöström (Swimming, 50m Freestyle)

Gold medal favorite after winning double World Championship gold in 50m butterfly and 50m freestyle.

Armand Duplantis (Pole Vault)

Reigning Olympic champion, dominant in his event, and considered Sweden's safest gold medal bet.

David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig (Beach Volleyball)

European Champions and World Championship silver medalists, realistic gold medal chances in the Olympics.

Jonna Malmgren (Wrestling, Freestyle -53 kg)

Two European Championship gold medals and one silver, big future hope for an Olympic medal.

Marcus Nyman (Judo, -90 kg)

World Championship bronze medalist in 2023, strong medal hope in judo.

Anton Dahlberg and Lovisa Karlsson (Sailing, 470)

European Champions, medal hopes in mixed-class sailing.

Show Jumping Team (Equestrian, Team)

Defending their Olympic gold from Tokyo. Won the 2022 World Championships and 2023 European Championships.

Men's Handball Team

Strong results in recent years, considered to have a chance to win Sweden's first Olympic gold in handball.

Henrik von Eckermann (Equestrian, Individual)

World Champion in 2022 and close to a medal in Tokyo 2021, seeking revenge in Paris.

Women's 4x100m Medley Relay Team (Swimming)

Silver medalists at the 2024 World Championships, potential medal contenders in Paris.

Louise Hansson (Swimming, 100m Butterfly)

Bronze medalist at the 2024 World Championships, potential to repeat the feat in Paris.

Victor Lindgren (Shooting, 10m Air Rifle)

Won the 2023 World Championships, potential for Olympic gold in shooting.

Vilma Bobeck and Rebecca Netzler (Sailing, 49er FX)

Multiple championship medals, World Champions in 2023, strong medal hopes.

Swedish athletes in 2024 Paris Olympics

Track and field

  • Armand Duplantis, pole vault
  • Daniel Ståhl, discus
  • Vanessa Kamga, discus
  • Perseus Karlström, walking
  • Thobias Montler, long jump
  • Suldan Hassan, marathon
  • Carolina Wikström, marathon
  • Andreas Almgren, 5,000 and 10,000 meters
  • Andreas Kramer, 800 meters
  • Fanny Roos, shot put
  • Axelina Johansson, shot put
  • Carl Bengtström, 400 meters hurdles
  • Oskar Edlund, 400 meters hurdles
  • Thea Löfman, hammer throw
  • Henrik Larsson, 100 meters
  • Ragnar Carlsson, hammer throw
  • Julia Henriksson, 200 meters
  • Nora Lindahl, 200 meters
  • Erik Erlandsson, 200 meters
  • Samuel Pihlström, 1,500 meters
  • Maja Åskag, triple jump
  • Caisa-Marie Lindfors, discus

Boxing

  • Nebil Ibrahim, 57 kg
  • Agnes Alexiusson, 60 kg

Wrestling

  • Jonna Malmgren, 53 kg
  • Johanna Lindborg, 62 kg

Table Tennis

  • Linda Bergström (singles and team)
  • Filippa Bergand (team)
  • Stina Källberg (mixed doubles and team)
  • Matilda Hansson (reserve)
  • Anton Källberg (singles and team)
  • Truls Möregårdh (singles and team)
  • Kristian Karlsson (mixed doubles and team)
  • Mattias Falck (reserve)

Cycling

  • Jenny Rissveds, MTB
  • Caroline Andersson, road race
  • Jakob Söderqvist, road race

Golf

  • Ludvig Åberg
  • Alex Norén
  • Linn Grant
  • Maja Stark

Handball

  • Men's team, handball (14 players)
  • Women's team, handball (14 players)

Judo

  • Marcus Nyman, 90 kg

Canoeing

  • Linnea Stensils and Moa Wikberg, K2 500m
  • Martin Nathell, K1 1,000 meters
  • Melina Andersson, K1 500 meters
  • Linnea Stensils, K1 500 meters
  • Isak Öhrström, slalom and cross

Modern Pentathlon

  • Marlena Jawaid

Equestrian

  • Dressage team
  • Eventing team
  • Jumping team

Sailing

  • Vilma Bobeck/Rebecca Netzler, FX
  • Anton Dahlberg/Lovisa Karlsson, 470
  • Josefin Olsson, Laser radial
  • Emil Järudd/Hanna Jonsson, Nacra-17
  • Johanna Hjertberg, windsurfing IQFoil

Diving

  • Emilia Nilsson Garip, 3m

Swimming

  • Sarah Sjöström, 50m freestyle
  • Michelle Coleman, 50m and 100m freestyle
  • Sophie Hansson, 100m breaststroke
  • Louise Hansson, 100m butterfly
  • Erik Persson, 200m breaststroke
  • Björn Seeliger, 50m freestyle
  • Victor Johansson, 400/800/1,500m freestyle/marathon
  • Robin Hanson, relay
  • Isak Eliasson, relay
  • Elias Persson, relay
  • Hanna Rosvall, relay
  • Sara Junevik, relay
  • Sofia Åstedt, relay
  • 4x100m medley relay women
  • 4x100m freestyle relay women
  • 4x100m freestyle relay men
  • 4x100m medley relay mixed

Skateboarding

  • Hampus Winberg, park

Shooting

  • Stefan Nilsson, skeet individual and mixed
  • Marcus Svensson, skeet individual and mixed
  • Victoria Larsson, skeet individual and mixed
  • Rickard Levin Andersson, trap
  • Victor Lindgren, rifle 10m and helmatch
  • Stina Lawner, pistol 25m
  • Marcus Madsen, rifle helmatch

Triathlon

  • Tilda Månsson, individual

Volleyball

  • David Åhman/Jonatan Hellvig, beach volleyball

Sources: SR & SOK

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