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Karlström's gold miss: "This sucks"

He aimed for gold but became 21st. Afterwards, Perseus Karlström was as empty in his gaze as he felt during the 20 km walk.

Karlström's gold miss: "This sucks"

Karlström got covid – worried ahead of the Olympic Games race

One of Sweden's big gold hopes ahead of the Olympic Games. Well in Paris? I can't say how my form is today, says walker Perseus Karlström ahead of Thursday's 20 kilometers.

Karlström got covid – worried ahead of the Olympic Games race

The Royal Couple to the Olympics – to see Duplantis jump

The Royal Couple travels to the OS in Paris for a week to follow as many Swedish athletes as possible on site. From August 5, the Royal Couple will be on site.

The Royal Couple to the Olympics – to see Duplantis jump

Sweden's six biggest gold hopes in the Olympics

Sweden's goal in the OS in Paris is ten medals. Here are six big blue-yellow gold hopes.

Sweden's six biggest gold hopes in the Olympics

Historic change in the Olympics: "I'm a bit torn"

Athletics faces prize money in this year's OS. Sweden's Olympic Committee (SOK) is skeptical.

Historic change in the Olympics: "I'm a bit torn"

Sold her Olympic clothes: "Managed the whole fall"

For the first time, Kajsa Bergqvist will lead the Swedish athletics team in the OS. She will certainly tell them how it is to take a medal and how it is to live in the OS village.

Sold her Olympic clothes: "Managed the whole fall"

Double Swedish Championship gold for Henriksson

On Wednesday, the Swedish Olympic team will be finalized. One of those who still hopes for a ticket is sprint star Julia Henriksson, who won the Swedish Championship gold on both 100 and 200 meters.

Double Swedish Championship gold for Henriksson

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

With a month to go until the Olympic opening ceremony, the Swedish team is growing and now stands at 110 active members. A skateboarder, a hammer thrower, three golfers and a group of swimmers are among the team's newcomers.

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

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"

"Sprint, wow, bloody hell we're coming strong"

Armand Duplantis and Perseus Karlström secured the Swedish gold medals in the European Championship in athletics. And then we saw a new Swedish sprint sensation.

"Sprint, wow, bloody hell we're coming strong"

Duplantis chasing gold bonus: "Going to take it home"

The gold favourite Armand Duplantis only needed one jump to secure his place in the European Championship in Rome. On Wednesday, he can take his ninth championship gold – and 570,000 kronor.

Duplantis chasing gold bonus: "Going to take it home"

Karlström's first EM gold: "It's been tough"

The day started with panic over a missing phone number. But ended with EM-gold in running for Perseus Karlström.

Karlström's first EM gold: "It's been tough"

Swedish hope: "Of course I want to fight for gold"

Sun and 30 degrees are expected at the start of the 20-kilometer race at the EM in Rome. Perfect, thinks Perseus Karlström, who hopes that the heat training will lead him to gold.

Swedish hope: "Of course I want to fight for gold"