Samuel Pihlström

Henriksson close to the record again

The record on 200 meters she already has. The one on half the distance continues to elude Julia Henriksson, though. But it's getting closer eventually, says the 24-year-old.

Party atmosphere in Paris: "The craziest atmosphere"

Forget empty pandemic stands – the Olympic Games in Paris are the greatest spectator party of all time. The spectators flock to the arenas and the athletes are enjoying themselves.

Pihlström: Pushing is part of the sport

The Brit George Mills pushed past Samuel Pihlström in one of the repechage heats on 1,500 meters. As a result, the Swede was eliminated on the distance. A protest was submitted – but it was quickly rejected. I don't think it was unfair, says Pihlström to, among others, Expressen.

Pihlström close to Olympic Games semi – gets new chance

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. I think it's a trickiness that they introduce prize money in certain sports and not in others, says team manager Peter Reinebo.

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. And maybe even the story about the auctioning off of the OS outfits. It became a really good little sum of money, she says.

The goal of the Swedish Olympic Committee: Ten Olympic Medals

Ten Olympic medals. This is the goal from the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) ahead of the summer's Olympic Games in Paris. We have good hopes that the goal can be achieved, says team manager Peter Reinebo.

Criticism of the European Championship chaos: "Aroused many emotions"

After three days of competition at the European Championship in athletics, Sweden has already submitted four protests with a multitude of appeals. Is it really normal? The feeling is that it has happened more in three days than it usually does in an entire championship, says Stefan Olsson, Secretary-General of the Swedish Athletics Association.