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Maja Stark Wins US Open, First Swedish Woman Since 2006

Maja Stark won the US Open, as the first Swedish woman since 2006. This just feels enormous, says the 25-year-old about her first major title in her career.

Maja Stark Wins US Open, First Swedish Woman Since 2006

Scottie Scheffler Wins PGA Championship as Alex Norén Falls Short

World number one Scottie Scheffler handled the pressure and took home the PGA Championship in golf. Alex Norén had the chance to take Sweden's second major title in golf, but dropped significantly when it mattered most.

Scottie Scheffler Wins PGA Championship as Alex Norén Falls Short

Japanese Golfer Mao Saigo Wins Chevron Championship in Playoff

It didn't become a successful Swedish week in this year's first major tournament, Chevron Championship, on the women's side. More fun was had by Japanese Mao Saigo – who won after a dramatic playoff.

Japanese Golfer Mao Saigo Wins Chevron Championship in Playoff

Swedish Golfers Lag Behind in Chevron Championship Final Round

The Swedish golfers have slid further down the results list ahead of the final round in the Chevron Championship in Texas. Best placed are Anna Nordqvist and Ingrid Lindblad on a shared 51st place with a total of +3.

Swedish Golfers Lag Behind in Chevron Championship Final Round

Ingrid Lindblad Qualifies for Chevron Championship Weekend After Eagle

The Swedish star Ingrid Lindblad hit an eagle at the end of the second round at the Chevron Championship in Texas and thus appears to qualify for the weekend – albeit far down the leaderboard. .

Ingrid Lindblad Qualifies for Chevron Championship Weekend After Eagle

Lindblad Faces Storm-Interrupted Start at Chevron Championship

After the success in Los Angeles, star player Ingrid Lindblad got a tough start in this year's first major. The competition was interrupted before she could finish playing – but the climb to the top is long for the Swede.

Lindblad Faces Storm-Interrupted Start at Chevron Championship

Swedish Golfers Gear Up for Chevron Championship in Texas

Now the ladies' golf season is getting underway in earnest. The Chevron Championship is the year's first major, with eight Swedish women in the starting field.

Swedish Golfers Gear Up for Chevron Championship in Texas

Lindblad Wins LPGA Title in LA, Takes Home 5,4 Million SEK

Young star Ingrid Lindblad fulfilled her dream when she took home the title in the LPGA tournament in Los Angeles. It's pretty crazy, she says about taking a win already during her first season on the tour.

Lindblad Wins LPGA Title in LA, Takes Home 5,4 Million SEK

Lindberg seventh in the final – far from the best

The swimmer Pernilla Lindberg finished seventh in the final of the 200-meter medley at the Paralympics in Paris. The 30-year-old, who is competing in her fourth consecutive Paralympics, recorded a time of 2:33.

Lindberg seventh in the final – far from the best

No blue-yellow swimming successes in the Paralympics

The blue and yellow successes in the swimming pool at Paris La Defense Arena during the Paralympic Games are absent. All three Swedish swimmers missed the final on Monday.

No blue-yellow swimming successes in the Paralympics

Swedish Disappointment in the Final: "Terrible"

Final of the 200 meter freestyle (S14) at the Paralympic Games in Paris. Then, the Swede Pernilla Lindberg finished eighth – last in the final.

Swedish Disappointment in the Final: "Terrible"

Swimmer Lindberg qualifies for the final in Paris

The Swedish swimmer Pernilla Lindberg is ready for tonight's final on 200 meters freestyle in the S14 class at the Paralympic Games in Paris. I want it to be better in the final, says Lindberg to SVT.

Swimmer Lindberg qualifies for the final in Paris

This is Sweden's team for the Paralympics: "Proud"

Summer Olympic Games in Paris are completed. Now the focus is on Paralympics in the same city.

This is Sweden's team for the Paralympics: "Proud"

Sagström chases major title

Madelene Sagström has got a fine start to this year's PGA Championship. The Swede is two under par after half the tournament and is still in the hunt for her first major title in her career.

Sagström chases major title

Guide to the Ladies' PGA Championship in Golf

The World No. 1 wants to get back on the winning track and two young Swedish women hope to qualify fully for their first Olympics.

Guide to the Ladies' PGA Championship in Golf