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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

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

"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"

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

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"

Sprinter promise continues on 100 meters: Stable race

Sprinter Julia Henriksson is ready for the semifinals on 100 meters at the European Championships in Rome. It was a stable run, I did what I was supposed to do today, she says.

Sprinter promise continues on 100 meters: Stable race

The Sprint Comet Approaches a Legendary Record

Julia Henriksson is the Swedish sprint comet of the year. At the Stockholm Diamond League gala, she provided new evidence of this.

The Sprint Comet Approaches a Legendary Record