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Sophie Hansson Targets 50m Breaststroke Success at World Championship

Long-term back problems have made Sophie Hansson, 26, stop and refocus. The European Champion on 100 meter breaststroke is now betting on half the distance and already notices a difference.

Sophie Hansson Targets 50m Breaststroke Success at World Championship

Swimmers Face Intense Heat Challenge at Singapore World Championship

The heat and humidity are extreme in Singapore. A challenge for the blue and yellow World Championship swimmers.

Swimmers Face Intense Heat Challenge at Singapore World Championship

Olympic Ice Hockey: NHL Players Face Tight 3-Day Prep in Milan

It will be tight preparations when the NHL players make a comeback in the Olympic Games ice hockey. Three days after the Swedish stars arrive in Milan, the first match is played.

Olympic Ice Hockey: NHL Players Face Tight 3-Day Prep in Milan

Felix Monsén Faces Financial Struggles Ahead of 2026 Olympics

Thrown out of the national team last year and again left out. Moreover, speed skater Felix Monsén gets no money from the Swedish Olympic Committee.

Felix Monsén Faces Financial Struggles Ahead of 2026 Olympics

Alpine Team Prepares for Olympic Season After Last Year's Challenges

Last season, there was a storm surrounding the alpine national team. Now, the squad for the upcoming Olympic Games season has been unveiled, and as expected, the stars Anna Swenn Larsson and Sara Hector take their places.

Alpine Team Prepares for Olympic Season After Last Year's Challenges

Sandra Näslund's Injuries May Extend Her Ski Cross Career

After injuring herself again in her comeback, Sandra Näslund was going to retire. Now the injuries can instead contribute to the skicross dominator's career being extended.

Sandra Näslund's Injuries May Extend Her Ski Cross Career

Alpine Skier Estelle Alphand Injures Thumb in Beach Game Accident

The competition game on the beach, during the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) on Crete, ended poorly for alpine national team skier Estelle Alphand who fell and injured her thumb. She was immediately taken care of and got her thumb bandaged.

Alpine Skier Estelle Alphand Injures Thumb in Beach Game Accident

Swedish Olympic Committee Faces Criticism Over Athlete Selection Criteria

Sweden's Olympic Committee's qualification requirements for the Olympic Games for athletes receive strong criticism. Athletics expert A Lennart Julin calls it a "judicial murder" – and Sweden's athletics federation captain Kajsa Bergqvist wants to change the requirements.

Swedish Olympic Committee Faces Criticism Over Athlete Selection Criteria

Olympic Gold Medalist Walter Wallberg Secures Spot Despite Injury

Despite not skiing yet, injured Walter Wallberg is one of the first Swedes to get a ticket to the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina in nine months. I'm going to be at my best to defend it, says the 25-year-old.

Olympic Gold Medalist Walter Wallberg Secures Spot Despite Injury

Injured Olympic Champion Walter Wallberg Secures Milan-Cortina Spot

Despite not skiing yet, injured Walter Wallberg is one of the first Swedes to get a ticket to the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina in nine months. I will be at my best to defend the gold, says the 25-year-old.

Injured Olympic Champion Walter Wallberg Secures Milan-Cortina Spot

Swedish Cross-Country Relays at Risk of Disappearing

There will be no cross-country relays in the World Cup this winter. And in the long run, the relays may disappear from the championships as well.

Swedish Cross-Country Relays at Risk of Disappearing

Frida Karlsson Speaks Out on Stalking Case Impacting Women

A man in his 60s was convicted of harassing Frida Karlsson speaks out for the first time about the legal process. It is primarily women who are exposed and it is also for them that I am doing this now, says Karlsson.

Frida Karlsson Speaks Out on Stalking Case Impacting Women

Swedish Biathlon Team Strengthens Staff with Coach Florian Steirer

The Swedish biathlon team is strengthening its staff with coach Florian Steirer. The Austrian has previously, among other things, been a coach for German stars Laura Dahlmeier and Denise Herrmann.

Swedish Biathlon Team Strengthens Staff with Coach Florian Steirer

Kirsty Coventry Faces Key IOC Challenges: Russia, Trump, and Future Hosts

The former Olympic gold medalist Kirsty Coventry, Zimbabwe, has as the first woman been elected to the most powerful position in sports. Here are three challenges for the new chairman of the International Olympic Committee (IOC):.

Kirsty Coventry Faces Key IOC Challenges: Russia, Trump, and Future Hosts

Michelle Coleman Retires from Swimming, Embraces New Beginnings

Michelle Coleman ends her swimming career – 16 years after her national team debut. I haven't regretted it for a second since I made the decision, says the 31-year-old to SVT.

Michelle Coleman Retires from Swimming, Embraces New Beginnings

Biathletes eat two shopping carts of food – every day

Biathletes eat double portions of food during the World Championship. That's why chef Tom Forsberg shops for two overflowing shopping carts of food – every day.

Biathletes eat two shopping carts of food – every day

Lindgren new national team captain for the golf team

Katarina Vangdal is the new sports manager at the Swedish Olympic Committee. This left a vacancy on the position of national team captain for the golf team.

Lindgren new national team captain for the golf team

May be let into the Olympic Games hockey - against Sweden's will

More and more people want to see Russia participate in international sports again. Next week, a message about their participation in Olympic Games ice hockey may come.

May be let into the Olympic Games hockey - against Sweden's will

National Team Captain Steps Down After Criticism

Helena Andersson Melander is leaving her role as national team captain for the gymnastics national team, announces the Swedish Gymnastics Federation in a press release. .

National Team Captain Steps Down After Criticism

National Team Captain Steps Down – Becomes Sports Manager at the Olympic Committee

Katarina Vangdal is leaving her job as national team captain for the golf team – after 14 years in the position. This spring, she will take up a position as sports manager at the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK).

National Team Captain Steps Down – Becomes Sports Manager at the Olympic Committee

The Swede's Olympic medal is tarnishing: "A bit annoying"

The moment when he and Lovisa Karlsson took the OS bronze last summer is still fresh in memory. But when Anton Dahlberg shows his medal, it looks like something he's picked up at a flea market.

The Swede's Olympic medal is tarnishing: "A bit annoying"

Swenn Larsson: "Trust in some, but not all"

In SVT's survey, alpine national team skiers testify that they have little or no confidence in the leadership of the association. Several spoke openly about the problems during the introductory meeting.

Swenn Larsson: "Trust in some, but not all"

Swedish Star's Setback: "I'm Taking it Very Seriously"

Sven Thorgren thought he was okay. But the headache came back.

Swedish Star's Setback: "I'm Taking it Very Seriously"

After the resignation – gets new top job in Norway

Glenn Solberg has found a new employer. From the turn of the year, he will start working at Olympiatoppen, Norway's equivalent to the Swedish Olympic Committee.

After the resignation – gets new top job in Norway