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Henriksson Falls Short in 60m Semifinal at Indoor World Championship

Julia Henriksson came seventh in her semifinal and misses the final on 60 meters at the Indoor World Championship in Nanjing, China. The Swede was clocked at 7.

Henriksson Falls Short in 60m Semifinal at Indoor World Championship

Duplantis Steers Clear of Chinese Sponsors Amid Criticism Storm

Armand Duplantis declines collaborations with Chinese sponsors. The pole vault star's agency has learned from the criticism storm against Sarah Sjöström's Huawei collaboration.

Duplantis Steers Clear of Chinese Sponsors Amid Criticism Storm

This is the Swedish athletics team for the indoor World Championship

Armand Duplantis is joined by ten Swedish track and field athletes in the indoor World Championship in Chinese Nanjing next weekend. .

This is the Swedish athletics team for the indoor 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"

To the European Championship semi after a thousandth-of-a-second drama: "I heard Kajsa"

Four thousandths of a second. With such a small margin, Julia Henriksson made it to the semifinal on 60 meters at the European Championship in indoor athletics in Apeldoorn – despite running a season's best, 7.

To the European Championship semi after a thousandth-of-a-second drama: "I heard Kajsa"

New Swedish Record by Julia Henriksson

Sprinter Julia Henriksson delivered a super race and set a new Swedish record on the 200 meters indoors when she won the Swedish Championship gold during the athletics competitions in Växjö. .

New Swedish Record by Julia Henriksson

Sagnia's Confusion: "Don't Know What I Jumped"

Khaddi Sagnia, who changed her takeoff foot from right to left this year, is struggling with the technique and there was confusion about what her results were in the long jump during the indoor gala in Berlin. .

Sagnia's Confusion: "Don't Know What I Jumped"

Sprint star moves to Italy

She broke this year the 45-year-old Swedish record on 200 meters. To take further steps in development, the new sprint star Julia Henriksson is moving to Italy.

Sprint star moves to Italy

Kamga Impressed – Swedes Lead Finnkampen

Vanessa Kamga continues to show top form. It was a victory and a Finnish Championship record for the Olympic Games five-woman in discus.

Kamga Impressed – Swedes Lead Finnkampen

Henriksson close to the record again

The record on 200 meters she already has. The one on half the distance continues to elude Julia Henriksson, though.

Henriksson close to the record again

Henriksson sets new Swedish record

Sprinter Julia Henriksson's fine form continues even after the Olympic Games. In Sollentuna, the 24-year-old had a fantastic race on 200 meters during Saturday's final in the team Swedish Championship.

Henriksson sets new Swedish record

No Olympic final for Henriksson – still satisfied

A Swedish record took Julia Henriksson to the semifinal. There, the Olympic Games adventure came to an expected end.

No Olympic final for Henriksson – still satisfied

"Henriksson: I Have More to Give"

Swedish record straight away on 200 meters. In the Olympic Games semifinal, Julia Henriksson will polish the time once again.

"Henriksson: I Have More to Give"

Olympic Games debutant eliminated: Coming back to Paris

Out and in two days she must leave the Olympic Games village. But triple jumper Maja Åskag is coming back to Paris — to be part of the finale.

Olympic Games debutant eliminated: Coming back to Paris

Historic change in the Olympics: "I'm a bit torn"

Athletics faces prize money in this year's OS. Sweden's Olympic Committee (SOK) is skeptical.

Historic change in the Olympics: "I'm a bit torn"

Sold her Olympic clothes: "Managed the whole fall"

For the first time, Kajsa Bergqvist will lead the Swedish athletics team in the OS. She will certainly tell them how it is to take a medal and how it is to live in the OS village.

Sold her Olympic clothes: "Managed the whole fall"

Seeking Revenge in Paris: "Under 10 Seconds"

Henrik Larsson felt robbed of a Swedish record on 200 meters in Karlstad. He plans to take revenge on half the distance in the OS in Paris.

Seeking Revenge in Paris: "Under 10 Seconds"

Double Swedish Championship gold for Henriksson

On Wednesday, the Swedish Olympic team will be finalized. One of those who still hopes for a ticket is sprint star Julia Henriksson, who won the Swedish Championship gold on both 100 and 200 meters.

Double Swedish Championship gold for Henriksson

Henriksson hopes for the Olympics: "Will show"

Athletics-SM is underway in Uddevalla. Then, the expected Swedish champions on 100 meters were crowned – Henrik Larsson and Julia Henriksson.

Henriksson hopes for the Olympics: "Will show"

"Sprint, wow, bloody hell we're coming strong"

Armand Duplantis and Perseus Karlström secured the Swedish gold medals in the European Championship in athletics. And then we saw a new Swedish sprint sensation.

"Sprint, wow, bloody hell we're coming strong"

Despite Record Miss: I'm Proud Sixth in Europe

Julia Henriksson had ambitions to beat the Swedish record in the European Championship final over 200 metres. That didn't happen, and the Swede finished in sixth place.

Despite Record Miss: I'm Proud Sixth in Europe

Ready for the final – equalled the Swedish record

Julia Henriksson is clear for the European Championship final on 200 metres – after having equalled the Swedish record. It's so big, finally, says the 23-year-old.

Ready for the final – equalled the Swedish record

The Swedish women impressed – on to the semi-final

Two Swedes are through to this evening's semi-final on 200 metres at the European Championship in Rome. Both Julia Henriksson and Nora Lindahl won their heat.

The Swedish women impressed – on to the semi-final

Missed the 100-metres final: "Not disappointed"

Sprinter Julia Henriksson failed to make it to the European Championships final in the 100m in Rome. The 23-year-old Swede finished fifth in her semi-final in 11.

Missed the 100-metres final: "Not disappointed"