There will be a pair of siblings in the Swedish European Athletics team. Already selected discus thrower Vanessa Kamga will be joined by her sister Patricia, who competes in the hammer throw. It is the largest Swedish team in modern times, with 65 athletes, says national team captain Kajsa Bergqvist.
SportsThe European Athletics Federation has developed new television guidelines to stop the sexualization of female athletes. The decision is now being praised by Swedish stars.
SportsHigh jumper Louise Ekman set a personal best at a competition in the Czech Republic on Thursday.
SportsHigh jumper Engla Nilsson suffered from an eating disorder. National team captain Kajsa Bergqvist raised the alarm - and now pays tribute to the 21-year-old who shared her struggles. Nilsson shows what a role model she is, Bergqvist says.
SportsThe second-best performance of her career was not enough to win a medal in the World Cup high jump. World Cup debutant Louise Ekman of Sweden finished sixth in Toruń, Poland, with a jump of 1.93 metres. "Sixth in the world, that's really cool. I'm so proud of myself," says the 28-year-old.
SportsThe second-best performance of her career was not enough to win a sensational medal in the World Cup high jump. Swedish debutant Louise Ekman finished sixth in Toruń, Poland, with a jump of 1.93 metres.
SportsOver 100 Swedish athletes are currently studying at colleges in the United States. But is it really the best way to reach the world elite? "Going there was the best decision of my life," says shot putter Axelina Johansson.
SportsThe big breakthrough never came. At that time, Louise Ekman almost quit. "At the same time, I had the feeling that I could do so much more, and that feeling was stronger," Ekman says, the high jumper who is now a Swedish hope at the indoor World Championships.
SportsFrom yes to no and back - after persuasion - to yes. Long jumper Thobias Montler is ready for the World Indoor Championships after World Athletics (WA) increased the number of starters. There was a bit of drama, says Kajsa Bergqvist.
SportsSeven Swedes have been given the go-ahead to compete at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. Among them are pole vaulter Armand Duplantis and high jump surprise Louise Ekman.
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