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After European Championship gold, Andreas Almgren to make marathon debut in New York
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After European Championship gold, Andreas Almgren to make marathon debut in New York

On Saturday, Andreas Almgren won a dominant European Championship gold medal in the 10,000 meters. Now the runner is set to make his marathon debut
Swedes Almgren and Pihlström receive European Championships medals after emotional night
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Swedes Almgren and Pihlström receive European Championships medals after emotional night

Andreas Almgren and Samuel Pihlström received their medals at the European Athletics Championships on Sunday evening. "The medal is beautiful," says Pihlström
Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh says athletics should keep Russia banned as war continues
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Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh says athletics should keep Russia banned as war continues

Many sports welcome Russia back after the ban over its war of aggression against Ukraine. But not athletics - yet
Sweden’s Dream Night as Andreas Almgren Wins 10,000m Gold and Samuel Pihlström Takes 1,500m Silver
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Sweden’s Dream Night as Andreas Almgren Wins 10,000m Gold and Samuel Pihlström Takes 1,500m Silver

First, Andreas Almgren easily took the European Championship gold in the 10,000 meters. A quarter of an hour later, Samuel Pihlström ran to silver in the 1,500 meters
Samuel Pihlström wins European silver after stunning final-lap sprint in 1,500m
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Samuel Pihlström wins European silver after stunning final-lap sprint in 1,500m

Samuel Pihlström took a sensational silver medal in the 1,500 meters at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. The 25-year-old was last on the final lap and made an improbable final sprint
Andreas Almgren wins European Championship 10,000m gold in Birmingham after dominant run
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Andreas Almgren wins European Championship 10,000m gold in Birmingham after dominant run

Andreas Almgren put everything on the line in the European Championship final in the 10,000 meters in Birmingham. And he was rewarded with gold
Andreas Almgren confident of European Championship gold in Birmingham
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Andreas Almgren confident of European Championship gold in Birmingham

The sun is beating down on the championships in Birmingham, on Sweden's new running star. After a flawless warm-up, Andreas Almgren enters the European Championships with sky-high self-confidence
Almgren after Swedish Championship win: A training session
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Almgren after Swedish Championship win: A training session

In the midst of a tough training period ahead of the European Championships, Andreas Almgren won the Swedish Championship gold medal in the 10,000 metres. "I don't have the best legs in the world right now," he says
Duplantis falls short of world record in Paris after wedding break
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Duplantis falls short of world record in Paris after wedding break

Armand Duplantis tried three times at 6. 32 metres but failed to break his own world record at the Paris Diamond League gala
After tough races, Andreas Almgren on the podium in Oslo
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After tough races, Andreas Almgren on the podium in Oslo

After two unsuccessful races, Andreas Almgren stood at the start of the Diamond League meet in Oslo. The 30-year-old showed great form in the 5,000 meters
Almgren broke his stride, felt absolutely horrible
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Almgren broke his stride, felt absolutely horrible

Andreas Almgren withdrew from the 5,000-meter race at the Diamond League meeting in Xiamen, China. The Swedish running star fell behind the field, felt unwell and then decided to stop
Criticism of the match decision as arbitrary after canceled IFK Göteborg - Örgryte derby
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Criticism of the match decision as arbitrary after canceled IFK Göteborg - Örgryte derby

The non-profit organization Enable Sweden is critical of the handling of the canceled football derby between IFK Göteborg and Örgryte, which was seemingly arbitrary, says operations manager Anders Almgren.
Almgren breaks Swedish 3,000 meters record, says he is very happy
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Almgren breaks Swedish 3,000 meters record, says he is very happy

Andreas Almgren broke his own Swedish record at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai, China. The new record time for 3,000 meters is 7:26
Guide: Duplantis chases sixth Diamond League title
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Guide: Duplantis chases sixth Diamond League title

Pole vault star Armand Duplantis is the headliner when the Diamond League season kicks off in Shanghai on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the premiere
New super duel in Stockholm - the world champion is coming
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New super duel in Stockholm - the world champion is coming

Jimmy Gressier beat Andreas Almgren in the 10,000 metres at the World Championships to take gold. This summer, Almgren will have a chance to get revenge on Gressier - but over a shorter distance
Tony Gustavsson coached from the stands despite everything
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Tony Gustavsson coached from the stands despite everything

Suspended and sent to the stands, Tony Gustavsson was still able, somewhat unexpectedly, to control his national football team from afar.
Debutant Bella Andersson in tears after national team debut: Best Tuesday of my life
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Debutant Bella Andersson in tears after national team debut: Best Tuesday of my life

Bella Andersson has introduced herself to Swedish football fans. The 19-year-old centre-back made a brilliant debut for the national team and got to share the moment with her best friend
Almgren's super race - new European 10,000 meters record and perfect conditions
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Almgren's super race - new European 10,000 meters record and perfect conditions

A year ago he broke the European record in Valencia. At the same place, Andreas Almgren broke the record today
Andreas Almgren's gold plan not the easiest
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Andreas Almgren's gold plan not the easiest

The season brought Swedish and European records - plus a historic World Championship bronze. For 2026, Andreas Almgren has set his sights even higher
Heavyweight prize 100 years – expert's favorite winner
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Heavyweight prize 100 years – expert's favorite winner

Today we find out who will be awarded the 2025 Bragdguldet. Perhaps Sweden's most prestigious sports award is turning 100
Ski stars competing for the award
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Ski stars competing for the award

Two skiers and two track and field athletes – here are the nominations for Female and Male Athlete of the Year at the Sports Gala.
Almgren to Stockholm – dreaming of a hot Swedish duel
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Almgren to Stockholm – dreaming of a hot Swedish duel

It looks like there will be a Swedish super duel at the Stockholm stadium next year. Andreas Almgren challenges Samuel Pihlström in the 1,500 meters
Andreas Almgren Sets New European Half-Marathon Record in Valencia
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Andreas Almgren Sets New European Half-Marathon Record in Valencia

Andreas Almgren crushed the European record in the half-marathon when he in Valencia ran at 58. 41
Andreas Almgren to Skip Indoor Season for Recovery and Road Races
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Andreas Almgren to Skip Indoor Season for Recovery and Road Races

At the end of October, Andreas Almgren will run the half-marathon in Valencia. After that, a competition break awaits
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