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The Swedish Swimming Federation extends with Olympic gold coach

After Sarah Sjöström's double Olympic Games gold in Paris, the contract with the national team management is extended. National team captain Martina Aronsson and Sjöström's coach Antonio Lutula have signed for 2+2 years.

The Swedish Swimming Federation extends with Olympic gold coach

Coleman's tearful farewell – missed the final

With seven hundredths of a second, Michelle Coleman missed the Olympic Games final on 50 meters freestyle. In what was probably her last Olympic Games appearance.

Coleman's tearful farewell – missed the final

Sjöström fastest again: "Great to put on a show"

Back after the Olympic Games gold success. On the way to a new one.

Sjöström fastest again: "Great to put on a show"

The successful coach: "She can win gold every time"

The coach Antonio Lutula didn't dare to believe it. But a magical evening in Le Défence Arena had him standing there, talking extensively about the phenomenon Sarah Sjöström.

The successful coach: "She can win gold every time"

European Championship Final Awaits Sjöström: "It's My Advantage"

It looks like it's going to be a super thriller when Sarah Sjöström is chasing an Olympic Games medal on 100 meters freestyle. Only 23 hundredths separated the top six in the semifinal.

European Championship Final Awaits Sjöström: "It's My Advantage"

Traded Sweden for Uganda: "Want to inspire others"

She has lived in and competed for Sweden – now Gloria Muzito, 21, is one of Uganda's most well-known athletes. The swimmer was eliminated in the heats on 100 meters freestyle, but enjoyed her Olympic Games debut.

Traded Sweden for Uganda: "Want to inspire others"

Sjöström impressed – fastest in the trials

Sarah Sjöström inserted the 100 meter freestyle into her Olympic Games program at the last minute – and was the fastest of all in the trials. It felt good, fun to get out on the arena and do it again, says Sjöström who gets company from Michelle Coleman in the semifinal.

Sjöström impressed – fastest in the trials

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.

Hansson on form: "There's more"

Confirmed: Sjöström to Compete in 100 Meters Freestyle

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.

Confirmed: Sjöström to Compete in 100 Meters Freestyle

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.

Fifth place again: "Tired of it"

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.

Sjöström on the pressure from the audience: "The most powerful thing I've done"

New victory for Sjöström in Rome

Sarah Sjöström took her second win in two days in the Sette Colli grand tournament in Rome. After having won the 50m butterfly convincingly on Midsummer's Eve, it became a bit tighter on the 100m freestyle.

New victory for Sjöström in Rome

Sjöström claims expected win in Rome

Sarah Sjöström took a not-so-surprising victory in the Sette Colli tournament in Rome. The 30-year-old won the 50m butterfly on a fine time of 24.

Sjöström claims expected win in Rome

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).

Sprinter confirmed for the Olympics: "Completely unbelievable"

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.

Victory for Sjöström despite strange incidents

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.

Third straight win for Louise Hansson

Aggressive food poisoning stops Swedish swimmers

Seven of the Swedish national swimmers who were supposed to compete in the Mare Nostrum swimming events in Monaco have been forced to withdraw. They have been struck down with food poisoning, reports Dagens Nyheter.

Aggressive food poisoning stops Swedish swimmers