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Andreas Kramer Sets New Swedish and Nordic 1,000m Records in Varberg

Andreas Kramer is once again the holder of the Swedish record on 1,000 meters, after a super race in Varberg. I know that I had it within reach, but it must also be done, says Kramer after the record.

Andreas Kramer Sets New Swedish and Nordic 1,000m Records in Varberg

Samuel Pihlström Sets Third Swedish Record in a Month

Orienteering laid the foundation. When Samuel Pihlström changed sport and added speed, he became Sweden's fastest middle-distance runner.

Samuel Pihlström Sets Third Swedish Record in a Month

Engla Nilsson Named to World Championship Team as Top Female Athlete

September 13 is the time for the World Championship in athletics in Tokyo. And now the Swedish Athletics Association has released 14 names that can already start preparing.

Engla Nilsson Named to World Championship Team as Top Female Athlete

Andreas Kramer Finishes Seventh in Paris Diamond League 800m Race

Andreas Kramer went out very hard in the beginning of the 800-meter race at the Diamond League gala in Paris. On the way into the final stretch he was in second place – but there the energy ended.

Andreas Kramer Finishes Seventh in Paris Diamond League 800m Race

Duplantis Aims for Historic Pole Vault World Record in Sweden

Armand Duplantis is chasing a historic first world record in Sweden – in front of tens of thousands of spectators, one of whom will be Usain Bolt. It is set up for a track and field party at Stockholm Stadium, but it is unclear if you will be allowed to bring a bag.

Duplantis Aims for Historic Pole Vault World Record in Sweden

The Blue and Yellow European Championship Style: "Very Orange"

Yellow, dark yellow or even orange? The color of the national team's new national team uniforms has surprised the athletes during the Indoor European Championship in Apeldoorn. They are really very orange, you can say, says high jump talent Engla Nilsson.

The Blue and Yellow European Championship Style: "Very Orange"

Protest rejected – trial failure for Kramer

Andreas Kramer had one of the worst races of his career and was eliminated in the heats of the 800 meters at the European Championship indoors in Apeldoorn. Sweden's protest after a chaotic heat was rejected.

Protest rejected – trial failure for Kramer

This is Sweden's team for the Indoor European Championship

Three days after her Swedish record on 200 meters at the indoor Swedish Championship in Växjö, Julia Henriksson was selected to the year's first athletics championship, the indoor European Championship in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. .

This is Sweden's team for the Indoor European Championship

Sprinter cleared for European Championship – but skips World Championship

Yes to indoor European Championship in the Netherlands but no to indoor World Championship in China. Andreas Almgren is trying to learn from the injury that made him miss the Olympic Games in Paris.

Sprinter cleared for European Championship – but skips World Championship

Kramer seventh in the DL final: "I feel happy"

The runner Andreas Kramer finished seventh on 800 meters in the Diamond League final in Brussels. The Swede's time was 1:44,30 – a strong finish to a record-breaking season.

Kramer seventh in the DL final: "I feel happy"

Success by Duplantis – set a world record again

Three weeks after the euphoria in the Olympic Games in Paris, he struck again. Armand Duplantis set a world record at the Diamond League gala in Katowice with 6.

Success by Duplantis – set a world record again

Paris Olympic Games over for Kramer: "Empty"

From expectation to emptiness. Andreas Kramer aimed for the Olympic Games final but disappeared in the semifinal.

Paris Olympic Games over for Kramer: "Empty"

Kramer to the semis: "Tired of walking"

Andreas Kramer made it to the semifinal in Paris. Now the next task is to look for bicycles and electric cars in the Olympic Village.

Kramer to the semis: "Tired of walking"

Want to Avoid Criticized Re-qualification: "Not Optimal"

Athletics has introduced re-qualification in several running events at the Olympic Games. Andreas Kramer does not want to end up there on 800 meters.

Want to Avoid Criticized Re-qualification: "Not Optimal"

Historic change in the Olympics: "I'm a bit torn"

Athletics faces prize money in this year's OS. Sweden's Olympic Committee (SOK) is skeptical.

Historic change in the Olympics: "I'm a bit torn"

Sold her Olympic clothes: "Managed the whole fall"

For the first time, Kajsa Bergqvist will lead the Swedish athletics team in the OS. She will certainly tell them how it is to take a medal and how it is to live in the OS village.

Sold her Olympic clothes: "Managed the whole fall"

Kramer set a new Swedish record again: "Found the right way"

Andreas Kramer continues to show brilliant form ahead of the OS in Paris. At the Diamond League gala in Monaco, he beat his previous Swedish record on 800 meters.

Kramer set a new Swedish record again: "Found the right way"

Kramer sets new Swedish record – again

In June, Andreas Kramer lowered his Swedish record from 2020 to 1:44. 08 on the 800 meters in the Irena Szewinska Memorial competition.

Kramer sets new Swedish record – again

Seeking Revenge in Paris: "Under 10 Seconds"

Henrik Larsson felt robbed of a Swedish record on 200 meters in Karlstad. He plans to take revenge on half the distance in the OS in Paris.

Seeking Revenge in Paris: "Under 10 Seconds"

Double Swedish Championship gold for Henriksson

On Wednesday, the Swedish Olympic team will be finalized. One of those who still hopes for a ticket is sprint star Julia Henriksson, who won the Swedish Championship gold on both 100 and 200 meters.

Double Swedish Championship gold for Henriksson

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

With a month to go until the Olympic opening ceremony, the Swedish team is growing and now stands at 110 active members. A skateboarder, a hammer thrower, three golfers and a group of swimmers are among the team's newcomers.

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

Kramer smashes his Swedish record

Andreas Kramer continues to show top form ahead of the summer's Olympic Games. On Thursday, the 27-year-old pulled off a superb race at a meeting in Polish Bydgoszcz, beating his Swedish record on 800 metres by 39 hundredths.

Kramer smashes his Swedish record

Kramer achieves giant leap – close to Swedish record

Andreas Kramer struck with a new season's best at the Continental Tour event in Turku, Finland, on Tuesday evening – and was not far from his Swedish record. I'm very pleased, but I obviously wanted to run a bit faster, he says.

Kramer achieves giant leap – close to Swedish record

Sprinter confirmed for the Olympics: "Completely unbelievable"

Ten new names are clear for the Olympics in Paris. On Friday, among others, sprinter Henrik Larsson, who finished fourth in the 100 metres at the European Championship, received clearance from the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK).

Sprinter confirmed for the Olympics: "Completely unbelievable"