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Sweden's Hopes, Arenas, Russia – This is How the Olympic Games 2026 Will Be

In a year, the Winter Olympic Games will be inaugurated at San Siro in Milan. It will be a dispersed Olympic Games – where some of the events may even be decided in the USA.

Sweden's Hopes, Arenas, Russia – This is How the Olympic Games 2026 Will Be

Italian breaks Nils Svensson's (van der Poel) world record

Nils Svensson, formerly van der Poel and speed skater, set a world record when he won Olympic Games gold on 10,000 meters in Beijing. Now the 28-year-old's record time has been beaten.

Italian breaks Nils Svensson's (van der Poel) world record

The People's Favorite

He didn't take gold or set a world record. But Truls Möregårdh won the Swedish people's love.

The People's Favorite

Nils van der Poel changes his name

Three years ago, he was Sweden's hottest sports name. Now, he chooses to focus on entrepreneurship – and a new surname.

Nils van der Poel changes his name

Armand Duplantis champion again: "Pretty sick"

Armand Duplantis brought home the Bragdguldet for the second time. Now he is one of five who have won the award twice.

Armand Duplantis champion again: "Pretty sick"

Who can challenge Duplantis for the Bragdguldet?

Today at 13. 00, one of Sweden's athletes will be awarded the coveted Bragdguldet.

Who can challenge Duplantis for the Bragdguldet?

Unusual OS buildup: "A bit sadistic"

Confined in a high-rise building for a month, 60 miles of travel for a double victory on the same day. This is how swimmer Victor Johansson has prepared for the Olympics, where he is chasing medals in the pool and in the open water in the Seine.

Unusual OS buildup: "A bit sadistic"