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Duplantis wins Diamond League in Poland after tough 6.20m vault, then misses 6.32m record attempt
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Duplantis wins Diamond League in Poland after tough 6.20m vault, then misses 6.32m record attempt

Pole vault star Armand Duplantis won the Diamond League competition in Poland with 6. 20 meters - despite misses at three heights
Kajsa Bergqvist on Sweden’s five fourth places at European Athletics Championships: A recurring theme
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Kajsa Bergqvist on Sweden’s five fourth places at European Athletics Championships: A recurring theme

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
Suldan Hassan misses marathon medal with fourth place at European Championships
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Suldan Hassan misses marathon medal with fourth place at European Championships

Suldan Hassan came fourth in the men's marathon at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. The 28-year-old finished three seconds behind the bronze medalist
Karlström misses medal as Sweden records fourth fourth-place finish at European Championships
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Karlström misses medal as Sweden records fourth fourth-place finish at European Championships

Perseus Karlström started the marathon in just over three hours and finished fourth. This is the Swedish team's fourth fourth-place finish at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham
Swedes warned to stay hydrated and in the shade as heat hits European Athletics Championships
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Swedes warned to stay hydrated and in the shade as heat hits European Athletics Championships

Load up on fluids and stay in the shade. That’s the advice to the Swedes as extreme heat sets in at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham
Guide: Duplantis chases fourth European Championship gold medal
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Guide: Duplantis chases fourth European Championship gold medal

Armand Duplantis is chasing both a world record and another major title. National team captain Kajsa Bergqvist believes Sweden can set a new medal record
Kamga sisters named in Swedish European Championships squad as Bergqvist sets medal target
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Kamga sisters named in Swedish European Championships squad as Bergqvist sets medal target

There 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
Swedish Athletics Championships offer final European Championship spots in Uppsala
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Swedish Athletics Championships offer final European Championship spots in Uppsala

The Swedish Athletics Championships will be held in Uppsala this weekend. This is the last chance to secure a place on the Swedish team for the European Championships in Birmingham in August
Almgren breaks Swedish 3,000 meters record, says he is very happy
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Almgren breaks Swedish 3,000 meters record, says he is very happy

Andreas Almgren broke his own Swedish record at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai, China. The new record time for 3,000 meters is 7:26
Guide: Duplantis chases sixth Diamond League title
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Guide: Duplantis chases sixth Diamond League title

Pole vault star Armand Duplantis is the headliner when the Diamond League season kicks off in Shanghai on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the premiere
Middle East war affects Duplantis - outdoor premiere postponed
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Middle East war affects Duplantis - outdoor premiere postponed

The war in the Middle East is affecting Armand Duplantis's competition planning. The outdoor premiere has been postponed
Athletes punished for betting on teammates at European and World Championships
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Athletes punished for betting on teammates at European and World Championships

Middle-distance runner Aurore Fleury is suspended for six months and fined just over 30,000 kronor for placing bets on competitions during the European Athletics Championships. Two discus throwers were also suspended for the same violation at last fall's World Championships
The winner's Olympic greeting: Defend the blue and yellow colors
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The winner's Olympic greeting: Defend the blue and yellow colors

Jonna Sundling wins the Jerring Prize. The ski star received the most votes in a contest against the football team Mjällby
Prize for Duplantis - but no Jerring Prize
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Prize for Duplantis - but no Jerring Prize

Armand Duplantis did not receive the Jerring Prize last year. The track and field star also missed out on the award this year, when he was eliminated as the field was cut from eight candidates to five
Sporting events we talked about in 2025
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Sporting events we talked about in 2025

Historic Swedish Championship gold, record points, and Mjällby's success made world news. 2025 offered a number of good sporting events that were talked about - but also some low points
Swedish stars call Enhanced Games a doping Olympics and say it is disgusting
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Swedish stars call Enhanced Games a doping Olympics and say it is disgusting

A limitless championship where doping is allowed. The Enhanced Games are not well received by Swedish stars
After the thinning: They can get the Jerring Prize
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After the thinning: They can get the Jerring Prize

Thirteen candidates have become eight. Last year's winner Truls Möregårdh, ski queen Jonna Sundling and the successful team Mjällby are some who are still in the fight for the Jerring Prize
Heavyweight prize 100 years – expert's favorite winner
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Heavyweight prize 100 years – expert's favorite winner

Today we find out who will be awarded the 2025 Bragdguldet. Perhaps Sweden's most prestigious sports award is turning 100
World Cup heroes can receive unique Merit Gold: "Mighty"
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World Cup heroes can receive unique Merit Gold: "Mighty"

Six World Cup gold medals out of six possible in Norwegian ski tracks. Then the women's cross-country team can be awarded a unique Bragdguld
Can write new history – nominees for the Jerring Prize
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Can write new history – nominees for the Jerring Prize

The last time a football team won the Jerring Prize was the men's national team after winning bronze at the World Cup in 1994. Now Mjällby has a chance for the Allsvenskan gold medal - despite the fact that the prize's statutes stipulate that the achievement must have been made against international opposition
The Skrällgang could be the team of the year
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The Skrällgang could be the team of the year

Mjällby's Swedish Championship gold medal became world news – now the Swedish championship team can be named Team of the Year at the Sports Awards.
Ski stars competing for the award
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Ski stars competing for the award

Two skiers and two track and field athletes – here are the nominations for Female and Male Athlete of the Year at the Sports Gala.
Daniel Ståhl Wins Third World Championship Gold in Tokyo
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Daniel Ståhl Wins Third World Championship Gold in Tokyo

Daniel Ståhl thrives in Tokyo. Not even heavy rain or long waiting could stop the star from his career's third World Championship gold
Guide to Swedish Medal Hopes at World Championships in Tokyo
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Guide to Swedish Medal Hopes at World Championships in Tokyo

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