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Duplantis criticizes IOC decision to readmit Russian athletes to the Olympics: I don't understand it
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Duplantis criticizes IOC decision to readmit Russian athletes to the Olympics: I don't understand it

At the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Armand Duplantis could be up against Russian pole vaulters. That's what the Swede is critical of
IOC allows Russian athletes back at the Olympics, prompting criticism from Ukraine and Sweden
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IOC allows Russian athletes back at the Olympics, prompting criticism from Ukraine and Sweden

Russian athletes are allowed to participate in the Olympics regardless of political stance, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announces. "Hasty" and "unfounded," Ukraine says
Top manager Åsa Edlund Jönsson leaves Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK)
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Top manager Åsa Edlund Jönsson leaves Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK)

Åsa Edlund Jönsson is leaving her job as secretary general of the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK). “It has been an incredibly rewarding time,” she said in a press release
Olympic star Sara Hector now receives support from financier Christer Gardell
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Olympic star Sara Hector now receives support from financier Christer Gardell

Alpine star Sara Hector is now receiving financial support from financier Christer Gardell. "I don't see this as a good deed, but as an investment in Sweden," Gardell says in a press release
Athletics' proposal voted down at Swedish Olympic Committee annual meeting
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Athletics' proposal voted down at Swedish Olympic Committee annual meeting

The entire Swedish sports movement stands behind the selection system for the Olympic Games. The Swedish Athletics Federation's motion to allow international requirements to apply was voted down
Swedish Athletics Federation takes on new battle over Olympic rules: Good response
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Swedish Athletics Federation takes on new battle over Olympic rules: Good response

Athletics wants a clearer and fairer Olympic selection - but has faced rejection after rejection. Now there is still hope for change, according to the Swedish Athletics Federation
Regrets for Sweden's hockey team after the Olympics: Lessons to be learned
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Regrets for Sweden's hockey team after the Olympics: Lessons to be learned

The Olympic accident has been analyzed, but, according to chairman Anders Larsson, it has not yielded any "alarming" answers. One thing is clear: "We are far from where we want to be," says Larsson, who hopes for quick revenge at the World Cup in May
The unique pregnancy plan behind the Swedish women's curling team's Olympic success
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The unique pregnancy plan behind the Swedish women's curling team's Olympic success

Behind the Swedish women's curling team's Olympic gold lies careful family planning. By synchronizing their pregnancies, the players managed to combine life as parents of young children with a new Olympic commitment
From the Mediterranean to the Alps - what the next Olympics will be like
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From the Mediterranean to the Alps - what the next Olympics will be like

Goodbye Milan - the next Winter Olympics will be on the Riviera. Yes, actually
Swedish women win gold in the Olympics: Unbelievable
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Swedish women win gold in the Olympics: Unbelievable

The Swedish men are having their worst Winter Olympics since 2002. But that is offset by a record performance from the Swedish women, and by topping the women's gold standings at the Games
Lundberg on the end: Given to the players
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Lundberg on the end: Given to the players

Six years as national team captain are over. There would be no bronze for Ulf Lundberg and the Tre Kronor women
Press conference postponed - no Myhlback for the Olympic 50-kilometre race
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Press conference postponed - no Myhlback for the Olympic 50-kilometre race

Sweden is having difficulty putting together a men's team for the final Olympic five-mile race. Does that open the way for an emergency call to Alvar Myhlback? Not according to Myhlback's team manager at Lager 157
Shadow of war over the Olympics - want it all to end
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Shadow of war over the Olympics - want it all to end

Russia's war in Ukraine casts a long shadow over the Olympics, with "neutral" athletes and flags visible even though they shouldn't be. Caught in the middle are high-level politicians
In demand at the Olympics, but Lundholm dodges everything
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In demand at the Olympics, but Lundholm dodges everything

He has been in demand in Livigno, but Elis Lundholm has basically dodged everything. The Swede has no interest in being a poster athlete for the Olympics in Italy
Gold medalists thank Zlatan, invite him to come and try it out
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Gold medalists thank Zlatan, invite him to come and try it out

Tributes poured in for gold-medal-winning siblings Rasmus and Isabella Wranå after winning Olympic gold. Two big names also seem to have caught curling fever: Zlatan Ibrahimović and Zara Larsson
After the gold rush: I felt pretty safe
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After the gold rush: I felt pretty safe

On snow in Val di Fiemme or on ice in Cortina. Talk about a Swedish Super Tuesday
Olympic stomach flu spreads, Switzerland affected
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Olympic stomach flu spreads, Switzerland affected

It started with Finland. Now the Swiss women's hockey team has also been affected by stomach flu
Family threat at the Olympics: There are risks of infection
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Family threat at the Olympics: There are risks of infection

The Winter Olympics are back in Central Europe for the first time in 20 years, and many of the families and friends of the Swedish Olympic athletes will travel to Italy. But will they be able to meet during the Games? "Hopefully I'll get a chance to have a coffee or go for a walk with them," says biathlon star Sebastian Samuelsson
Harlaut to miss Olympic slopestyle qualifying after concussion
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Harlaut to miss Olympic slopestyle qualifying after concussion

Swedish freeskiing star Henrik Harlaut has suffered a concussion and will miss Saturday's slopestyle qualifying at the Olympics.
Sara Hector and Walter Wallberg to be Swedish flag bearers at historic Olympic opening ceremony
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Sara Hector and Walter Wallberg to be Swedish flag bearers at historic Olympic opening ceremony

Olympic gold medalists Sara Hector (alpine skiing) and Walter Wallberg (moguls) are the Swedish flag bearers at Friday night's historic Olympic opening ceremony.
Medal bonus at the Olympics, but only for cross-country skiers
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Medal bonus at the Olympics, but only for cross-country skiers

Cross-country skiers receive bonus money for winning a medal at the Olympics. Other skiers receive nothing
Alarm about stomach illness in the Olympics - this is how Sweden is acting
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Alarm about stomach illness in the Olympics - this is how Sweden is acting

The Olympics haven't even started, but there are already reports of stomach flu. Finland, which shares a house with the Swedish team in the Olympic village, has been affected
Finland's setback - stomach bug hits Olympic women's hockey team
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Finland's setback - stomach bug hits Olympic women's hockey team

Finland's women's hockey team has been hit by a stomach bug the day before the Olympic hockey tournament starts. The team canceled both training and a press conference on Wednesday, Swedish broadcaster Yle reports
410 km distance - Sweden will celebrate the Olympics digitally
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410 km distance - Sweden will celebrate the Olympics digitally

The Italian Olympics haven't opened yet - but the Winter Games are already historic. Never before have they been so geographically spread out
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