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Swedish Record Holder Lovisa Lindh Retires from Athletics
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Swedish Record Holder Lovisa Lindh Retires from Athletics

Middle-distance runner Lovisa Lindh is ending her career. Nine years ago, she took a surprising European Championship bronze on 800 meters and she still holds the Swedish record on the distance
Tilda Månsson Pursues Triathlon Excellence Over Prize Money
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Tilda Månsson Pursues Triathlon Excellence Over Prize Money

She is one of the triathlon world's great talents but will hardly get rich on her sport. Still, there is no alternative to chasing prize money in city competitions
Sophie Hansson Targets 50m Breaststroke Success at World Championship
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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
Swimmers Face Intense Heat Challenge at Singapore World Championship
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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
Olympic Ice Hockey: NHL Players Face Tight 3-Day Prep in Milan
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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
Felix Monsén Faces Financial Struggles Ahead of 2026 Olympics
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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
Alpine Team Prepares for Olympic Season After Last Year's Challenges
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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
Sandra Näslund's Injuries May Extend Her Ski Cross Career
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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
Alpine Skier Estelle Alphand Injures Thumb in Beach Game Accident
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Alpine Skier Estelle Alphand Injures Thumb in Beach Game Accident

Swedish Olympic Committee Faces Criticism Over Athlete Selection Criteria
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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
Olympic Gold Medalist Walter Wallberg Secures Spot Despite Injury
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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
Injured Olympic Champion Walter Wallberg Secures Milan-Cortina Spot
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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
Swedish Cross-Country Relays at Risk of Disappearing
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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
Frida Karlsson Speaks Out on Stalking Case Impacting Women
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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
Swedish Biathlon Team Strengthens Staff with Coach Florian Steirer
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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
Kirsty Coventry Faces Key IOC Challenges: Russia, Trump, and Future Hosts
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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):
Michelle Coleman Retires from Swimming, Embraces New Beginnings
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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
Biathletes eat two shopping carts of food – every day
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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
Lindgren new national team captain for the golf team
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Lindgren new national team captain for the golf team

May be let into the Olympic Games hockey - against Sweden's will
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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
National Team Captain Steps Down After Criticism
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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 – Becomes Sports Manager at the Olympic Committee
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National Team Captain Steps Down – Becomes Sports Manager at the Olympic Committee

The Swede's Olympic medal is tarnishing: "A bit annoying"
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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
Swenn Larsson: "Trust in some, but not all"
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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
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