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Sjöström's Criticism: "Would Have Been a Worthy Winner"

Sarah Sjöström's successful coach Antonio Lutula was denied a nomination at the Sports Gala. Something that this summer's double Olympic Games gold medalist is critical of.

Sjöström's Criticism: "Would Have Been a Worthy Winner"

The Swedish Swimming Federation extends with Olympic gold coach

After Sarah Sjöström's double Olympic Games gold in Paris, the contract with the national team management is extended. National team captain Martina Aronsson and Sjöström's coach Antonio Lutula have signed for 2+2 years.

The Swedish Swimming Federation extends with Olympic gold coach

Sjöström's highs under 16 years

The breakthrough came in 2008 when she took the European Championship gold as a 14-year-old. Just over 16 years later, the swim queen Sarah Sjöström advanced in majestic style to an Olympic Games gold double with her victory on the 50 meter freestyle.

Sjöström's highs under 16 years

Coleman's tearful farewell – missed the final

With seven hundredths of a second, Michelle Coleman missed the Olympic Games final on 50 meters freestyle. In what was probably her last Olympic Games appearance.

Coleman's tearful farewell – missed the final

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.

The successful coach: "She can win gold every time"

"Unbelievably amazing"

She had taken six medals in the 100 meter freestyle at the Olympic Games and World Championship – but never a gold. Now the bullseye came.

"Unbelievably amazing"

Sjöström: "I was so damn unmotivated"

Tired, worn out and unmotivated. This winter morning in 2022 felt anything but good for Sarah Sjöström.

Sjöström: "I was so damn unmotivated"