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Hansson on form: "There's more"
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Hansson on form: "There's more"

Louise Hansson wanted a form indication ahead of the medley relay on 100 meters backstroke. The answer? There's more
Johansson missed again – Hansson advances
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Johansson missed again – Hansson advances

At 600 meters, he maintained a record pace – but the offensive effort didn't last. Victor Johansson missed the final on 800 meters freestyle at the Olympic Games
Disappointment and tears for the Hansson sisters
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Disappointment and tears for the Hansson sisters

With tears streaming down her face, Louise Hansson showed how disappointed she was. It ended with an eighth and final place in the final of the 100 meter butterfly
Fifth place again: "Tired of it"
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Fifth place again: "Tired of it"

Swedish record – but yet another honorable fifth place. Michelle Coleman sighed after the relay final: We set a Swedish record, but we had hoped for more
Hansson to the final – the fastest time in two years
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Hansson to the final – the fastest time in two years

Fastest time in two years – then Louise Hansson fixed her second straight Olympic Games final on 100 meter butterfly. The Helsingborg swimmer advanced with eighth and last time on 56
Sjöström on the pressure from the audience: "The most powerful thing I've done"
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Sjöström on the pressure from the audience: "The most powerful thing I've done"

Packed stands already in the trials – and a strong team swimming performance where Sweden made it to the final as the fourth team. It was the most powerful OS start I've ever made, exclaims Sarah Sjöström
Hansson's Olympic drama - trouble with equipment
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Hansson's Olympic drama - trouble with equipment

Louise Hansson made it to the semifinal on 100 meters butterfly in the Olympics. But first after great drama – she was disqualified on five different swimsuits before the race
Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names
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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
New victory for Sjöström in Rome
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New victory for Sjöström in Rome

Sjöström claims expected win in Rome
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Sjöström claims expected win in Rome

The Olympic Star's Tough Choice: "I was very keen"
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The Olympic Star's Tough Choice: "I was very keen"

When it is time for the 100 metres butterfly at the European Championship, the reigning champion is missing. Star Louise Hansson's decision to skip the European Championship and instead prepare for the Olympic Games in Rome was made with great reluctance
China sends doping suspects to the Olympic Games
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China sends doping suspects to the Olympic Games

China intends to send eleven swimmers suspected of doping to the Olympics in Paris. It is clear since the country announced who has been selected for the games this summer
Sprinter confirmed for the Olympics: "Completely unbelievable"
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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)
Sjöström: "I believe all swimmers are question marks"
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Sjöström: "I believe all swimmers are question marks"

The management of the Chinese doping scandal in swimming continues to raise questions ahead of the Olympics. One wonders
Victory for Sjöström despite strange incidents
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Victory for Sjöström despite strange incidents

It became double wins for Sarah Sjöström in the final stage of Mare Nostrum. But her success was preceded by problems in the pool
Third straight win for Louise Hansson
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Third straight win for Louise Hansson

Large parts of the Swedish team were hit by a nasty stomach bug. Louise Hansson managed to avoid the infection
Aggressive food poisoning stops Swedish swimmers
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Aggressive food poisoning stops Swedish swimmers

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