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Swedish Swimmer Erik Persson Falls Short in World Championship Semifinal

Erik Persson is trying to find his way back to the old times. He did not do so in the World Championship semifinal on 200 meter breaststroke in Singapore and was eliminated.

Swedish Swimmer Erik Persson Falls Short in World Championship Semifinal

Erik Persson Advances to Semifinal After Chaotic Start at World Championship

Erik Persson made it to the semifinal on 200 meter breaststroke in the World Championship. But it was by a hair – a three hundredth margin.

Erik Persson Advances to Semifinal After Chaotic Start at World Championship

Louise Hansson Reflects on Performance After Mixed Team Success

Louise Hansson swam 1. 4 seconds faster in the mixed team than in the World Championship fiasco on 100 meters butterfly on Sunday.

Louise Hansson Reflects on Performance After Mixed Team Success

Sweden Faces Medal Uncertainty at World Championship Without Sjöström

The void is enormous. Without Sarah Sjöström in the World Championship, Sweden may for the first time in 39 years miss a medal.

Sweden Faces Medal Uncertainty at World Championship Without Sjöström

Prodigies and Stars Set for Record Performances at World Championship

After a swimming year filled with world records, the expectations are high ahead of the World Championship in Singapore. The stars, with the Canadian prodigy Summer McIntosh at the forefront, have shone unexpectedly strongly already.

Prodigies and Stars Set for Record Performances at World Championship

Swedish Swimming Team Announced for 2025 World Championship in Singapore

Superstar Sarah Sjöström is pregnant and that she would miss the summer's World Championship in swimming in Singapore was clear earlier. Now, ten blue-yellow swimmers have received clearance for the championship and the team includes names such as sisters Louise and Sophie Hansson and Victor Johansson.

Swedish Swimming Team Announced for 2025 World Championship in Singapore

Hammarby to the Quarterfinals – After Drama

Hammarby is clear for the Swedish Championship quarterfinal in bandy. But it required a dramatic final round – and a notable referee decision.

Hammarby to the Quarterfinals – After Drama

The Talent Makes World Championship Debut: "One of the World's Best"

She is the super talent who has already taken two European Championship medals. Now, the breaststroke swimmer Olivia Klint Ipsa, 19 years old, makes her World Championship debut.

The Talent Makes World Championship Debut: "One of the World's Best"

The Gold Medalist Misses the World Championship

Star swimmer Erik Persson, 31, will miss the short course World Championship in Budapest next week. The summer's European Championship gold medalist has been struggling with a lingering infection.

The Gold Medalist Misses the World Championship

The Swedish Swimming Federation extends with Olympic gold coach

After Sarah Sjöström's double Olympic Games gold in Paris, the contract with the national team management is extended. National team captain Martina Aronsson and Sjöström's coach Antonio Lutula have signed for 2+2 years.

The Swedish Swimming Federation extends with Olympic gold coach

Sweden misses final in Olympic Games relay

Sweden finished seventh in its heat in the 4 x 100 meter medley relay. The total time ended up at 3.

Sweden misses final in Olympic Games relay

European Championship Final Awaits Sjöström: "It's My Advantage"

It looks like it's going to be a super thriller when Sarah Sjöström is chasing an Olympic Games medal on 100 meters freestyle. Only 23 hundredths separated the top six in the semifinal.

European Championship Final Awaits Sjöström: "It's My Advantage"

Persson on the Olympic pool: "Not extremely fast times"

A fantastic arena – but a slow pool. This is how several swimmers describe the Olympic Games pool in Paris.

Persson on the Olympic pool: "Not extremely fast times"

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

With a month to go until the Olympic opening ceremony, the Swedish team is growing and now stands at 110 active members. A skateboarder, a hammer thrower, three golfers and a group of swimmers are among the team's newcomers.

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

European Championship gold for Persson: "So great"

With a short time left until the Olympics, Erik Persson shows that his form is good. The Swede impressed greatly and swam home to gold on the 200 metres breaststroke at the European Championship in Belgrad.

European Championship gold for Persson: "So great"

Golden Opportunity for Junevik at the European Championship

Sara Junevik has a gold medal position in the 50m butterfly at the European Championship. She was the fastest in the semi-final and the only swimmer under 26 seconds.

Golden Opportunity for Junevik at the European Championship

Back After Gastroenteritis – Chasing Olympic Spot

An aggressive form of gastroenteritis put a spanner in the works a few weeks ago. Now the European Championship is the last chance to qualify for the Olympics in Paris.

Back After Gastroenteritis – Chasing Olympic Spot

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"

Uses Sharia laws – demands repayment of grants

The Muslim study association Ibn Rushd uses material that describes women in a derogatory manner, links Judaism to homosexuality, and refers to Sharia laws. Now, Region Stockholm is demanding that over 600 000 kronor in grants be paid back.

Uses Sharia laws – demands repayment of grants