Samuel Pihlström

Goal photo decides Finnkampen as Sweden narrowly misses double victory

The 2026 Finnkampen was an athletics drama right to the finish line. Alice Magnell Millán secured victory for Sweden's women, but the men's team lost after a photo finish. Very disappointing, says 1,500-meter runner Jonas Magnusson.

Ingebrigtsen Claims Second Gold as Pihlström Finishes Fifth in 1500m

Samuel Pihlström missed a medal on 1,500 meters during the Indoor World Championship in athletics in China. The 24-year-old Swede fought for the medals behind the superior winner Jakob Ingebrigtsen, but finished fifth.

Pihlström Eyes World Championship Medal Behind Ingebrigtsen

Samuel Pihlström is clear for his second consecutive World Championship final on 1,500 meters. The 24-year-old rules out a gold as he faces Norwegian star Jakob Ingebrigtsen – but believes in a medal.

Duplantis Steers Clear of Chinese Sponsors Amid Criticism Storm

Armand Duplantis declines collaborations with Chinese sponsors. The pole vault star's agency has learned from the criticism storm against Sarah Sjöström's Huawei collaboration. It became almost unbearable, says agent Daniel Wessfeldt.

This is the Swedish athletics team for the indoor World Championship

Armand Duplantis is joined by ten Swedish track and field athletes in the indoor World Championship in Chinese Nanjing next weekend.

European Championship gold for Ingebrigtsen – Pihlström sixth

Swedish criticism of the light hare: "Becomes the wrong focus"

Samuel Pihlström is critical of a rookie making their championship debut at the indoor European Championship. I'd rather see it at the feet, he says after making it to the final on 1,500 meters.

Stefan Holm Delays Radio Debut to Coach Son at European Championships

Stefan Holm's debut as a radio expert is delayed since his son Melwin Lycke Holm was selected at the last minute to the indoor European Championship in Apeldoorn. "It's like nothing dramatic in itself. More comical", writes the coach in a text message.