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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.

The Swedish goal secured – clear with ten medals

From "Mello" to the Olympic Games: "The Worst Dream Job"

Few have come as close to Armand Duplantis during the Olympic Games as Evelina Lundqvist. She makes up sports stars and presenters before TV broadcasts in Paris.

From "Mello" to the Olympic Games: "The Worst Dream Job"

Olympic Games on Tiktok: Muffins and "Love Island"

Olympic Games in Paris or "Tiktok Olympics" – on Tiktok, interest in the Olympic Games is great, and several athletes have become viral successes. It's very meme-compatible, says internet expert Måns Johansson.

Olympic Games on Tiktok: Muffins and "Love Island"

2.5 million saw "Mondo's" world record

On Monday evening, Armand Duplantis was a clear gold favorite in the pole vault final at the Olympic Games, a favoritism he lived up to with bravado. As so many times before, Duplantis ended the final by trying to beat his own world record, the bar was set at 6.

2.5 million saw "Mondo's" world record

The King Congratulated Duplantis: "Slept for Half an Hour"

The euphoria at Stade de France never subsided. Instead, it followed me with Armand Duplantis out into the Paris night.

The King Congratulated Duplantis: "Slept for Half an Hour"

Duplantis borrowed Sjöström's Olympic gold: "Partied hard"

Armand Duplantis celebrated the Olympic gold and world record in the Paris night with, among others, the two-time Olympic gold medalist Sarah Sjöström. Since Duplantis received his gold only on Tuesday evening, the Swedish-American had to borrow one of the swimming star's.

Duplantis borrowed Sjöström's Olympic gold: "Partied hard"

Duplantis praised: "From another planet"

Olympic Games gold and world record. The whole world is talking about pole vaulter Armand Duplantis.

Duplantis praised: "From another planet"

Duplantis on the world record: Hard to take in

As a little boy, he played exactly what was happening in Paris. The reality at Stade de France was still something entirely different.

Duplantis on the world record: Hard to take in

The Rival of Duplantis: "He's Completely Crazy"

It's only fair to admit when someone else is superior to you. Armand Duplantis' rivals, also pole vaulting companions, can only bow down to the master.

The Rival of Duplantis: "He's Completely Crazy"

Bergqvist: We will get to see the "Mondo show" for many years to come

The athletics federation captain Kajsa Bergqvist is extremely impressed after Armand Duplantis' second consecutive Olympic Games gold and world record in front of a packed Stade de France. I was completely convinced that he would make 6,25 today, says Bergqvist.

Bergqvist: We will get to see the "Mondo show" for many years to come

List: All Duplantis' Golds

Armand Duplantis won his career's first Olympic Games gold during the pandemic-marked summer games in Tokyo. In Paris came the next.

List: All Duplantis' Golds

Olympic Gold and World Record: "I've Dreamed About It a Thousand Times"

Armand Duplantis lived up to his favorite status. He won the Olympic Games final in Paris – and improved the world record to 6.

Olympic Gold and World Record: "I've Dreamed About It a Thousand Times"

Duplantis' gold plan: Longing to eat food

The Olympic Games final is decided tonight, but the celebration is already planned. Armand Duplantis will order food from an American chain in Paris.

Duplantis' gold plan: Longing to eat food

"Incredible ability to sit and chat nonsense..."

From nonsense talk and laughter to maximum concentration and great heights. Armand Duplantis has the ability to shift focus when it really matters.

"Incredible ability to sit and chat nonsense..."

Party atmosphere in Paris: "The craziest atmosphere"

Forget empty pandemic stands – the Olympic Games in Paris are the greatest spectator party of all time. The spectators flock to the arenas and the athletes are enjoying themselves.

Party atmosphere in Paris: "The craziest atmosphere"

Morning-tired Duplantis ready for the final: "It was early"

The qualification at Stade de France was child's play for Armand Duplantis. Worse was the early wake-up call.

Morning-tired Duplantis ready for the final: "It was early"

Kamga ready for Olympic Games final – set a Swedish record

Olympic Games debutant Vanessa Kamga shone at Stade de France. She advanced to the final – and set a Swedish record.

Kamga ready for Olympic Games final – set a Swedish record

Duplantis in duel against Warholm: "Super excited"

The Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis against the Norwegian hurdler Karsten Warholm on 100 meters. It becomes reality in connection with the Diamond League gala in Zurich on September 5, writes [Aftonbladet](https://www.

Duplantis in duel against Warholm: "Super excited"

Duplantis: Wonderful with 80,000 spectators

Desolate and empty in Tokyo. In Paris, a completely different Olympic Games await Armand Duplantis.

Duplantis: Wonderful with 80,000 spectators

Check: These are the stars taking over the Olympic Games in Paris

Armand Duplantis is one of the absolute biggest track and field athletes in Paris. At Stade de France, he still has to share the spotlight.

Check: These are the stars taking over the Olympic Games in Paris

"A really weird thing"

Armand Duplantis is Sweden's biggest gold favorite and one of the biggest stars in the Olympic Games. Now he admits that all the attention can be stressful.

"A really weird thing"

Duplantis skips the Olympic Village: "A different calm"

Armand Duplantis declines the Olympic Village in Paris. The pole vault star will instead stay at a hotel.

Duplantis skips the Olympic Village: "A different calm"

Sjöström unbeaten favorite: "Immune to stress"

Sarah Sjöström has landed in Paris as a top favorite for the Olympic gold on 50 meters freestyle. The calm, self-confidence, and strength make the swimming star able to handle the pressure.

Sjöström unbeaten favorite: "Immune to stress"

The Royal Couple to the Olympics – to see Duplantis jump

The Royal Couple travels to the OS in Paris for a week to follow as many Swedish athletes as possible on site. From August 5, the Royal Couple will be on site.

The Royal Couple to the Olympics – to see Duplantis jump