Swedish Duo Seeks Redemption in Tokyo at Athletics World Championship

Swedish duo failed on 100 meters - now they get new chances at the World Championship in Tokyo. Julia Henriksson and Henrik Larsson will try to advance on 200 meters. In addition, the star Femke Bol, Netherlands, is on the hunt to defend her title.

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Swedish Duo Seeks Redemption in Tokyo at Athletics World Championship
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What: Athletics World Championship, September 17

Where: In Tokyo, Japan, at the National Arena.

When: Ongoing until Sunday.

Schedule: Men, triple jump, qualification (12.05), men, javelin, qualification (12.10), women, 200 meters, heats (12.30), women, pole vault, final (13.10), men, 200 meters, heats (13.15), men, javelin, qualification (13.45), men, long jump, final (13.50), women, 400 meters hurdles, semi-final (14.00), men, 400 meters hurdles, semi-final (14.30), women, 3,000 meters steeplechase, final (14.57), men, 1,500 meters, final (15.20).

+ Henrik Larsson and Julia Henriksson were eliminated directly on 100 meters - the duo is seeking revenge in Tokyo when they take on the double distance, 200 meters.

+ Sweden may also have two possible finals; Thobias Montler in long jump and Samuel Pihlström on 1,500 meters.

+ Femke Bol, Netherlands, is the reigning world champion on 400 meters hurdles but only took bronze in the Paris Olympic Games. In Tokyo, the star will defend her World Championship title in Tokyo - but first she must get past the semi-final.

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