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Henriksson close to the record again

The record on 200 meters she already has. The one on half the distance continues to elude Julia Henriksson, though.

Henriksson close to the record again

Bengtström aims for LA: "Fight for medals"

The Paris-Olympic Games are over for Carl Bengtström. Now he is aiming for Los Angeles in four years.

Bengtström aims for LA: "Fight for medals"

Ashamed after the attempts – Bengtström to the semifinal

He was ashamed after the attempts. After the re-qualification, Carl Bengtström left Stade de France with a significantly better feeling.

Ashamed after the attempts – Bengtström to the semifinal

After the Verdict: "Extremely Tough"

In December, the athlete was convicted of minor drug offenses. Then Oskar Edlund had a tough road to the Paris Olympic Games.

After the Verdict: "Extremely Tough"

Historic change in the Olympics: "I'm a bit torn"

Athletics faces prize money in this year's OS. Sweden's Olympic Committee (SOK) is skeptical.

Historic change in the Olympics: "I'm a bit torn"

Sold her Olympic clothes: "Managed the whole fall"

For 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.

Sold her Olympic clothes: "Managed the whole fall"

Kramer sets new Swedish record – again

In June, Andreas Kramer lowered his Swedish record from 2020 to 1:44. 08 on the 800 meters in the Irena Szewinska Memorial competition.

Kramer sets new Swedish record – again

Double Swedish Championship gold for Henriksson

On 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.

Double Swedish Championship gold for Henriksson

Montler's dream comeback - takes SM gold

The hamstring injury stopped Thobias Montler from the European Championship in Rome. In Uddevalla, the long jumper was back – and won his seventh Swedish Championship gold.

Montler's dream comeback - takes SM gold

Sprinter confirmed for the Olympics: "Completely unbelievable"

Ten new names are clear for the Olympics in Paris. On Friday, among others, sprinter Henrik Larsson, who finished fourth in the 100 metres at the European Championship, received clearance from the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK).

Sprinter confirmed for the Olympics: "Completely unbelievable"

"Sprint, wow, bloody hell we're coming strong"

Armand Duplantis and Perseus Karlström secured the Swedish gold medals in the European Championship in athletics. And then we saw a new Swedish sprint sensation.

"Sprint, wow, bloody hell we're coming strong"

Bengtström's thunderous success – European Championship bronze and record

For a year ago, he received the message that he couldn't run hurdles all summer due to a thigh injury. Now he stands with a Swedish flag over his shoulders as a newly crowned European Championship bronze medallist on 400 metres hurdles – and as a Swedish record holder.

Bengtström's thunderous success – European Championship bronze and record

The Swedish women impressed – on to the semi-final

Two Swedes are through to this evening's semi-final on 200 metres at the European Championship in Rome. Both Julia Henriksson and Nora Lindahl won their heat.

The Swedish women impressed – on to the semi-final

No final for Lycke Holm: "So close"

It was close to him clearing it. But on 2.

No final for Lycke Holm: "So close"