Swedish shot putter Axelina Johansson dreamed of the indoor World Championship in China. But after visa problems, the 24-year-old is stopped. We tried to find different routes, but it didn't work, says federation captain Kajsa Bergqvist to SVT.
SportsParis was just like Tokyo. Shot putter Fanny Roos finished seventh in the Olympic Games final. It's a bit of both, it's clear you always want to throw further, she says to Max.
SportsParis was just like Tokyo. Shot putter Fanny Roos finished seventh in the Olympic Games final. I threw okay, but didn't get a full hit, she says after 18.78 meters.
SportsAxelina Johansson was torn between disappointment and joy. In the end, she landed in euphoria – after receiving a late message from her family in Sweden. It's completely crazy, says the shot putter after securing a spot in the Olympic Games final together with Fanny Roos.
SportsLast year, she set a Swedish record both indoors and outdoors. This year, shot-putter Axelina Johansson has not exceeded 19 meters. I've had some trouble with technical stuff, says the Olympic Games debutante ahead of Thursday's qualifying round.
SportsAthletics faces prize money in this year's OS. Sweden's Olympic Committee (SOK) is skeptical. I think it's a trickiness that they introduce prize money in certain sports and not in others, says team manager Peter Reinebo.
SportsFor 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. And maybe even the story about the auctioning off of the OS outfits. It became a really good little sum of money, she says.
SportsOn 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. I have shown everything I can now, she says.
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