It was a double Swedish victory in the semi-finals of the European Beach Volleyball Championship. Then Hölting Nilsson/Andersson pulled off the last win against Åhman/Hellvig and are through to the final. Unbelievable to be playing in the European Championship final, says Hölting Nilsson to SVT.
SportsA pair with two blockers and another that was set to play together the same week. Double injuries mean beach volleyball stars Jonatan Hellvig and Jacob Hölting Nilsson are paired with new partners in this weekend's tour event in Malmö. We haven't played together yet, we have our first training today, says Jonatan Hellvig.
SportsIt will be gold and silver for the two Swedish beach volleyball teams at the World Championships in Adelaide. The reigning Olympic champions David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig will join Jacob Hölting Nilsson and Elmer Andersson in the final. It's really crazy, it's the biggest thing a country can have – two teams in a World Championships final, says Jonatan Hellvig.
SportsTwo final losses and one victory on the world tour. Beach volleyball talents Jacob Hölting Nilsson, 20, and Elmer Andersson, 19, have had a "really good season" - and now they are ranked third in the world ahead of the World Championships in Australia. It has been fun to show off our highest level, says Andersson.
SportsSwedish Olympic gold medalists Jonatan Hellvig and David Åhman have not played a match on the world tour since the end of August. Not an optimal preparation for the Beach Volleyball World Championships in Australia next week.
SportsIt was the third time that worked out for the beach volleyball talents Jacob Hölting Nilsson and Elmer Andersson who won the final in the World Championship tour event in Cape Town. It's what you want to do, win at the highest level, says Jacob Hölting Nilsson to SVT.
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