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Fanny Roos Sets Swedish Shot Put Record at Shanghai Diamond League

Fanny Roos had the best competition of her career in the Diamond League gala in Shanghai. The 30-year-old set a Swedish record, 19.

Fanny Roos Sets Swedish Shot Put Record at Shanghai Diamond League

Fanny Roos Achieves Seasonal Best, Finishes Fourth at World Championship

Fanny Roos finished fourth in the World Championship final in shot put in Nanjing – just like at the European Championship in Apeldoorn a couple of weeks ago. The top three are in a class of their own, she says to TV4.

Fanny Roos Achieves Seasonal Best, Finishes Fourth at World Championship

First since Ricky Bruch: "Fantastic"

Wictor Petersson took an unexpected silver in the indoor European Championship and became the first male shot putter to take a championship medal since Ricky Bruch 54 years ago. It's incredibly powerful, he says.

First since Ricky Bruch: "Fantastic"

Larsson impressed – chasing Sweden's first medal

Henrik Larsson is chasing Sweden's first medal at the European Championship in Apeldoorn. The 25-year-old impressed in the 60-meter trials and advanced to the semifinals with one of the fastest times.

Larsson impressed – chasing Sweden's first medal