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

Sven Thorgren thought he was okay. But the headache came back
After the resignation – gets new top job in Norway
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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
Clear: The Bronze Medalists Carry the Swedish Flag
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Clear: The Bronze Medalists Carry the Swedish Flag

The team manager's last Olympic Games: "I'm satisfied and happy"
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The team manager's last Olympic Games: "I'm satisfied and happy"

Rather pension, but first as many medals as possible. The Swedish Olympic Committee's team manager Peter Reinebo got more than he dared to hope for – and thanks on top
Åhman/Hellvig hesitant about European Championship: "We're completely exhausted"
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Åhman/Hellvig hesitant about European Championship: "We're completely exhausted"

The euphoria surrounding the Olympic Games gold, a bruised right hand and barely any sleep at all. There are some things that speak against David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig playing the European Championship in beach volleyball in a few days
Olympic Heroes in Agreement: Want Persson to Continue
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Olympic Heroes in Agreement: Want Persson to Continue

After the Olympic Games success, the table tennis players agree that they want Jörgen Persson to remain as the national team captain. He's more than welcome to stay, says Anton Källberg
The Swede Refrains from Swimming in Seine
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The Swede Refrains from Swimming in Seine

The Swedish goal secured – clear with ten medals
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The Swedish goal secured – clear with ten medals

To the Olympic Games in Paris, the Swedish team came with a medal target of ten. After Thursday's bronze in sailing, the target has been reached – and on Thursday evening, David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig also secured the eleventh, after making it to the Olympic final in beach volleyball
Sweden tops sailing despite poor conditions
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Sweden tops sailing despite poor conditions

Sweden is far from the best at supporting its Olympic sailors the most. Yet, the small country in the north is a great nation – fourth most medals ahead of the Paris Olympic Games
Uncertain effect of leisure card: "Must try something new"
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Uncertain effect of leisure card: "Must try something new"

The Government is investing hundreds of millions on a leisure card to get more children to start exercising. But the Minister of Sports does not know if it has any effect
The King Congratulated Duplantis: "Slept for Half an Hour"
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The King Congratulated Duplantis: "Slept for Half an Hour"

The euphoria at Stade de France never subsided. Instead, it followed me with Armand Duplantis out into the Paris night
The King: Now We Have Two Queens
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The King: Now We Have Two Queens

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia pay tribute to the double Olympic gold medalist Sarah Sjöström. Now we have two queens here, says the king
The Gender Battle in the Olympic Games: "Individual Cases Can Dominate"
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The Gender Battle in the Olympic Games: "Individual Cases Can Dominate"

A gender dispute has received major headlines in the Olympic Games as two female boxers who are said to have typically male chromosomes were stopped in the World Championship but are allowed to compete in the Olympic Games. According to chief physician Angelica Hirschberg, female athletes can have a significant advantage if they have high levels of male sex hormone
Olympic Games debutant eliminated: Coming back to Paris
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Olympic Games debutant eliminated: Coming back to Paris

Out and in two days she must leave the Olympic Games village. But triple jumper Maja Åskag is coming back to Paris — to be part of the finale
Öhrström far behind – now awaiting new Olympic event
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Öhrström far behind – now awaiting new Olympic event

Place 15 years old in 2016. Place 12 years old in 2024
Weak Winds – Swedish Medal Race Postponed
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Weak Winds – Swedish Medal Race Postponed

The medal race in the women's OS sailing 49er FX with Swedish hopes Rebecca Netzler and Vilma Bobeck is postponed. The organizer is aiming to run the race tomorrow
The successful coach: "She can win gold every time"
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The successful coach: "She can win gold every time"

The coach Antonio Lutula didn't dare to believe it. But a magical evening in Le Défence Arena had him standing there, talking extensively about the phenomenon Sarah Sjöström
Disappointed Olympic Four: "I came here to go all the way"
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Disappointed Olympic Four: "I came here to go all the way"

The clay pigeon shooter Rickard Levin Andersson had a firm grip on an Olympic Games medal in trap – but blew it. Three straight misses in the final gave the 33-year-old a fourth place
The heat strikes in the Olympic Games – this is how the Swedes are acting
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The heat strikes in the Olympic Games – this is how the Swedes are acting

Now the heat wave with temperatures approaching 40 degrees has swept over the Olympic Games city Paris and is expected to last for three days. But the Swedes will be able to handle it
"People simply couldn't handle the heat"
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"People simply couldn't handle the heat"

The summer offered one of its warmest days, the sun was scorching and not the slightest breeze was blowing. It sounds hot – and it was in the gigantic sandbox where dressage riders Juliette Ramel and Patrik Kittel were
Liked war symbols - competing in the Olympic Games anyway
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Liked war symbols - competing in the Olympic Games anyway

Two out of three neutral Russians competing in the Olympic Games are not actually that neutral. This is claimed by the human rights organization Global Rights Compliance (GRC), which has reviewed the process
Swedish criticism: Robbed of bronze by the jury
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Swedish criticism: Robbed of bronze by the jury

Rider Sofia Sjöborg is convinced that obstacle 21D in the cross-country was passed according to the rules. The competition jury did not think so
Parents furious – no tickets to the Olympic silver medal
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Parents furious – no tickets to the Olympic silver medal

Air rifle star Victor Lindgren's parents had to follow their son outside the arena. They couldn't get tickets to the Olympic Games final – something they are critical of
Broke the bottle rule - no protest from Sweden
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Broke the bottle rule - no protest from Sweden

The mountain biker Jenny Rissveds took an Olympic Games bronze in Paris. But could it have been changed to a silver due to an American rule violation?
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