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Swedish athletes are leaving the national team, and that’s a serious problem, says federation chief

Swedish athletes are leaving the national team, and that’s a serious problem, says federation chief

Tue 28 Jul 2026 18:22 CEST

Two athletes have chosen to leave the Swedish national team in a short period of time. It is something we must take very seriously in Swedish sports," says David Fridell, general secretary of the Swedish Athletics Federation, to DN

Swedish Athletics Federation takes on new battle over Olympic rules: Good response

Swedish Athletics Federation takes on new battle over Olympic rules: Good response

Mon 27 Apr 2026 11:43 CEST

Athletics wants a clearer and fairer Olympic selection - but has faced rejection after rejection. Now there is still hope for change, according to the Swedish Athletics Federation

Kenyans at the top of Stockholm Marathon

Kenyans at the top of Stockholm Marathon

Sat 1 Jun 2024 12:12 CEST

It became Kenyan dominance on both the women's and men's side in Stockholm Marathon. The five best times belonged to Kenyan runners and Fredrick Kibii won in a time of 2:14:17

Tightened security at Stockholm Marathon

Tightened security at Stockholm Marathon

Sat 1 Jun 2024 05:30 CEST

High heat, heightened terror threat in the country and demonstrations that are taking place simultaneously with Saturday's Stockholm Marathon. The organizers have set up extra security measures at today's major festival in the capital