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Sofia Åstedt Sets Third Personal Record, Nears World Championship Spot

Sofia Åstedt Sets Third Personal Record, Nears World Championship Spot

3 MIN READ

Third distance – third personal record. Sofia Åstedt, 21, is approaching an individual World Championship ticket

The Talent Makes World Championship Debut: "One of the World's Best"

The Talent Makes World Championship Debut: "One of the World's Best"

4 MIN READ

She is the super talent who has already taken two European Championship medals. Now, the breaststroke swimmer Olivia Klint Ipsa, 19 years old, makes her World Championship debut

The Gold Medalist Misses the World Championship

The Gold Medalist Misses the World Championship

2 MIN READ

Star swimmer Erik Persson, 31, will miss the short course World Championship in Budapest next week. The summer's European Championship gold medalist has been struggling with a lingering infection

She is the greatest athlete we've had

She is the greatest athlete we've had

2 MIN READ

Martina Aronsson was present when 14-year-old Sarah Sjöström won the European Championship gold on 100 butterfly. 16 years later, she tries to take in what has happened

Confirmed: Sjöström to Compete in 100 Meters Freestyle

Confirmed: Sjöström to Compete in 100 Meters Freestyle

2 MIN READ

Now it is definitely clear: Sarah Sjöström will start in the 100 meters freestyle at the Olympic Games in Paris. It will be a tough competition out there, but she has a great chance of winning a medal, says national team captain Martina Aronsson

Sjöström unbeaten favorite: "Immune to stress"

Sjöström unbeaten favorite: "Immune to stress"

3 MIN READ

Sarah Sjöström has landed in Paris as a top favorite for the Olympic gold on 50 meters freestyle. The calm, self-confidence, and strength make the swimming star able to handle the pressure

Aggressive food poisoning stops Swedish swimmers

Aggressive food poisoning stops Swedish swimmers