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Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Sports Gala

Royal starlight, expected prize rain over Armand Duplantis and a new "Svennis" tribute. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Sports Gala.
Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Sports Gala

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.
The Swede's Olympic medal is tarnishing: "A bit annoying"

Duplantis praised again – best in the world with Biles

When 518 sports journalists from 111 countries had their say about the past year, there were two athletes who were superior – the Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis and the American gymnast Simone Biles. .
Duplantis praised again – best in the world with Biles

Duplantis skips the European Indoor Championship

Armand Duplantis chooses to opt out of the indoor European Championship in athletics in March, writes Aftonbladet. Instead, the Swedish pole vault star chooses to focus on the indoor World Championship in Chinese Nanjing just a few weeks later.
Duplantis skips the European Indoor Championship

The Sports Year 2025 – Here are the Swedish Stars

2025 is a packed sports year with many major championships. Here we have selected 13 Swedish stars who will be in focus.
The Sports Year 2025 – Here are the Swedish Stars

They Compete for the Jerring Prize – Five Eliminated

Some Olympic Games heroes, a volleyball star and the world's best curling team have done their part in the battle for the Jerring Award. Here are the remaining candidates.
They Compete for the Jerring Prize – Five Eliminated

Armand Duplantis awarded: World Athlete of the Year

Armand Duplantis is praised again. The pole vaulter has been named the world's athlete of the year by the British BBC.
Armand Duplantis awarded: World Athlete of the Year

Armand Duplantis in the Finnkamp Jubilee: "Special"

The Finnish-Swedish Athletics International 100 years next year. Then promises pole vault star Armand Duplantis that he will be present at Stockholm Stadium.
Armand Duplantis in the Finnkamp Jubilee: "Special"

The Jury's Tributes: "The Best Ever"

Armand Duplantis became the winner of the Bragdguldet for the second time. The Bragd jury praised him with big words: He is perhaps the best athlete we've ever had, says Anette Norberg after the announcement.
The Jury's Tributes: "The Best Ever"

Armand Duplantis champion again: "Pretty sick"

Armand Duplantis brought home the Bragdguldet for the second time. Now he is one of five who have won the award twice.
Armand Duplantis champion again: "Pretty sick"

Who can challenge Duplantis for the Bragdguldet?

Today at 13. 00, one of Sweden's athletes will be awarded the coveted Bragdguldet.
Who can challenge Duplantis for the Bragdguldet?

Duplantis praised – and snubbed

Armand Duplantis has been named the male athlete of the year in technical events by the International Athletics Federation. His Olympic Games gold and world record during a crazy evening in Paris were not enough to win the title of male athlete of the year.
Duplantis praised – and snubbed

Duplantis' gold diet: "Not how I want to live"

The Olympic Games gold medal and the new world record in front of a large audience in Paris are among Swedish sports' greatest moments of 2024. But the journey there took a toll on Armand Duplantis.
Duplantis' gold diet: "Not how I want to live"

These are the candidates for the Jerring Award

Eight of the Jerring Award candidates won Olympic Games medals in Paris. Can Ludvig Åberg, Isabelle Haak, Tove Alexandersson, the biathlon men and Team Niklas Edin challenge them in the voting?.
These are the candidates for the Jerring Award

Ludvig Åberg can be awarded for Masters performance

Olympic Games medal winners or a golfer? Among the nominations for the year's athletic achievement, presented at the Sports Gala in January, it is of course Olympic Games heroes who dominate. These are complemented by golf star Ludvig Åberg, who surprisingly came second in the major US Masters in May.
Ludvig Åberg can be awarded for Masters performance

Gyökeres can be awarded – nominated for the Sports Gala

He has just helped take Sweden to the B-division in the Nations League. Now, football striker Viktor Gyökeres can be named Athlete of the Year at the Sports Gala.
Gyökeres can be awarded – nominated for the Sports Gala

Duplantis Can Become the World's Best Athlete

The Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis can be named the world's best male athlete 2024 – regardless of event. After last year's criticism, the International Athletics Federation has reconsidered the prestigious award.
Duplantis Can Become the World's Best Athlete

Duplantis invites the world elite to a new event

For the fourth year in a row, Armand Duplantis is inviting the rest of the pole vault elite to his own competition in Uppsala. On March 13, 2025, it's time for a new edition of "Mondo Classic" at IFU arena.
Duplantis invites the world elite to a new event

Duplantis, Europe's Athlete of the Year

Taking the European Championship gold and Olympic Games gold and setting a world record in athletics – then you can be elected as Europe's best for 2024. This is what the Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis and the Ukrainian high jumper Jaroslava Mahutjich did.
Duplantis, Europe's Athlete of the Year

Thousands queue after success: "There is great anxiety"

After the Olympic Games successes last summer, table tennis and beach volleyball are experiencing an explosive interest. Thousands of young people are queuing up to start playing, while hall times are lacking in the major cities.
Thousands queue after success: "There is great anxiety"

New success for Duplantis – receives Uppsala's honorary medal

Armand Duplantis won everything that could be won during the season – with the Olympic Games gold in Paris as a clear sign of the star's dominance. Now the pole vaulter is getting another prize.
New success for Duplantis – receives Uppsala's honorary medal

Kajsa Bergqvist extends to 2028

Fewer track and field medals in the Olympic Games and European Championship than the target for this year. But Kajsa Bergqvist will still be extended as the national team captain over the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028.
Kajsa Bergqvist extends to 2028

Confirmed: Diamond League is coming to Stockholm

June 15, 2025. Then, there will be a Diamond League gala at Stockholm's stadium.
Confirmed: Diamond League is coming to Stockholm

Gabbia saved Milan - decided late against Inter

The tough start to the Serie A season has become something else. Milan won the derby against Inter with 2-1 – and now have two straight wins.
Gabbia saved Milan - decided late against Inter

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