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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
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
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