At the European Championships he finished just outside the podium. In the Ultimate Championship, Oskar Edlund finished just outside a final spot in the 400-meter hurdles.
SportsThis weekend, the Ultimate Championship will be held in Budapest, the new athletics competition with huge prize money. But several disciplines are being left out - including discus, which means Swedish star Daniel Ståhl is missing. Some disciplines may not be considered attractive enough, says national team captain Kajsa Bergqvist.
SportsArmand Duplantis has long been the poster name. Now the star is joined by another Swedish athlete. Oskar Edlund is ready for the Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
SportsUnder the Olympic Games in Paris he was disturbed by a wasp. In the World Championship in Tokyo he encountered the same thing. It visits at the right time for best broadcasting time, says Oskar Edlund after the missed final spot on 400 meter hurdles.
SportsOskar Edlund gets to run World Championship semifinal on 400 meter hurdles. The Swede finished sixth in his heat but 48,52 seconds – new personal best with 18 hundredths – was enough to advance on time.
SportsHe was ashamed after the attempts. After the re-qualification, Carl Bengtström left Stade de France with a significantly better feeling. - Nice to be back at a decent level again, he says after 48.63 and securing an Olympic Games semi-final on 400 meters hurdles.
SportsIn December, the athlete was convicted of minor drug offenses. Then Oskar Edlund had a tough road to the Paris Olympic Games. It has been extremely tough, he says after the attempts at 400 meters hurdles.
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