Ahead of the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, national team captain Kajsa Bergqvist set a bold goal of seven Swedish medals, which would have meant a new record. The result was five - and a whole bunch of fourth places. That should turn around soon, Bergqvist tells TT.
SportsFirst, Andreas Almgren easily took the European Championship gold in the 10,000 meters. A quarter of an hour later, Samuel Pihlström ran to silver in the 1,500 meters. There have been tears, says national team captain Kajsa Bergqvist.
SportsArmand Duplantis is chasing both a world record and another major title. National team captain Kajsa Bergqvist believes Sweden can set a new medal record. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the European Athletics Championships.
SportsThere will be a pair of siblings in the Swedish European Athletics team. Already selected discus thrower Vanessa Kamga will be joined by her sister Patricia, who competes in the hammer throw. It is the largest Swedish team in modern times, with 65 athletes, says national team captain Kajsa Bergqvist.
SportsThe US central bank is keeping its key interest rate unchanged and is not offering any surprises - this time. The Fed is playing it safe at a time of escalation in the Middle East and focus on AI companies, says Robert Bergqvist, senior economist at SEB.
BusinessSwedes' travel budgets are shrinking due to this year's weakening of the krona. That's partly because of an unexpectedly resilient US economy, but also the AI sector's huge price gains on Wall Street, according to SEB economist Robert Bergqvist. Put some of the blame on Elon Musk, Bergqvist says.
BusinessU.S. macroeconomic data gave investors a big jolt on Friday - many investors frantically hammered the sell buttons. Was the decline a minor cooling of a red-hot stock market or the beginning of a larger downturn? It is reasonable that the stock markets in Europe will fall at the opening on Monday, says SEB senior economist Robert Bergqvist.
BusinessHigh jumper Engla Nilsson suffered from an eating disorder. National team captain Kajsa Bergqvist raised the alarm - and now pays tribute to the 21-year-old who shared her struggles. Nilsson shows what a role model she is, Bergqvist says.
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