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Gretchen Walsh Breaks 55-Second Barrier in 100m Butterfly

The American swimming star Gretchen Walsh has struck again on Sarah Sjöström's old world record limit – twice. Walsh is now the first woman in history to swim under 55 seconds on 100 meters butterfly.

Gretchen Walsh Breaks 55-Second Barrier in 100m Butterfly

Marie Serneholt Unmasked as Glödlampan on Masked Singer

It was Glödlampan who had to leave "Masked Singer" - after three of the panel members had guessed completely right about who was in the costume. .

Marie Serneholt Unmasked as Glödlampan on Masked Singer

Maypole Unmasked as Mikael Sandström on The Masked Singer

"The Masked Singer" is halfway through the season and so far, it's only the two newcomers on the panel, Carina Berg and Behrouz "Berra" Badreh, who have managed to score a point each. .

Maypole Unmasked as Mikael Sandström on The Masked Singer

Anis Don Demina Unmasked as Detective Owl on "Masked Singer"

Anis Don Demina usually is Pernilla Wahlgren's standing guess in "Masked Singer". However, not this time, when the author and upper-class references led both her and the rest of the panel completely off track.

Anis Don Demina Unmasked as Detective Owl on "Masked Singer"

Sofia Åstedt Sets Third Personal Record, Nears World Championship Spot

Third distance – third personal record. Sofia Åstedt, 21, is approaching an individual World Championship ticket.

Sofia Åstedt Sets Third Personal Record, Nears World Championship Spot

Sarah Sjöström's Absence Felt as She Awaits First Child

No Sarah Sjöström in training or competition. Then she is missing from the Swedish swimming elite.

Sarah Sjöström's Absence Felt as She Awaits First Child

Sarah Sjöström on the diagnosis: "Desperate"

Sarah Sjöström's pregnancy has been difficult. The swimming queen suffered from extreme nausea, known as hyperemesis.

Sarah Sjöström on the diagnosis: "Desperate"

Olympics 2028: Sjöström Eyes Gold in New 50m Butterfly Event

The swimming program is expanded to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028. Then Sarah Sjöström gets the chance on 50 meters butterfly – the distance where she has six consecutive World Championship golds.

Olympics 2028: Sjöström Eyes Gold in New 50m Butterfly Event

World Champion Kajsa Bergqvist Unmasked on Masked Singer Sweden

Another major sports profile has to leave "Masked Singer". The chess queen hid an Olympic Games medalist and World Champion in high jump.

World Champion Kajsa Bergqvist Unmasked on Masked Singer Sweden

Olympic Champion Sarah Sjöström First Out on Masked Singer Sweden

Despite a skilled and "infectious" rap, it was Bacillen who was the first to have to leave "Masked Singer". Behind the mask hid one of Sweden's foremost sports stars.

Olympic Champion Sarah Sjöström First Out on Masked Singer Sweden

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.

Duplantis Steers Clear of Chinese Sponsors Amid Criticism Storm

Mondo Duplantis Eyes Top Athlete Title After Record-Breaking Feats

Armand "Mondo" Duplantis can be named the world's top male athlete. He is one of five nominees in the category in the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards.

Mondo Duplantis Eyes Top Athlete Title After Record-Breaking Feats

Swimming star Sarah Sjöström Pregnant: "Life's Greatest Adventure"

Swimming star Sarah Sjöström, 31, is pregnant and expecting her first child with her husband Johan de Jong Skierus. "Life's greatest adventure is about to begin", she writes in a post on Instagram.

Swimming star Sarah Sjöström Pregnant: "Life's Greatest Adventure"

The People's Favorite

He didn't take gold or set a world record. But Truls Möregårdh won the Swedish people's love.

The People's Favorite

After the success year – Duplantis doubly awarded

Armand Duplantis was awarded twice at the Sports Gala. The pole vault star took home both the Male Athlete of the Year and the Performance of the Year, after having had a fantastic 2024 behind him.

After the success year – Duplantis doubly awarded

Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Sports Gala

Royal starlight, expected prize rain over Armand Duplantis and a new "Svennis" tribute. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Sports Gala.

Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Sports Gala

Sjöström crushed the opposition – sixth prize

Double World Championship gold and double Olympic Games gold. When the associations and the people were to elect the year's female swimmer in Europe, superstar Sarah Sjöström took home a superior victory.

Sjöström crushed the opposition – sixth prize

The Swede's Olympic medal is tarnishing: "A bit annoying"

The moment when he and Lovisa Karlsson took the OS bronze last summer is still fresh in memory. But when Anton Dahlberg shows his medal, it looks like something he's picked up at a flea market.

The Swede's Olympic medal is tarnishing: "A bit annoying"

Sarah Sjöström: Not Competing in 2025

Sarah Sjöström does not think of quitting, but instead sets her sights on the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in four years. However, she does not intend to compete at all in 2025.

Sarah Sjöström: Not Competing in 2025

The Sports Year 2025 – Here are the Swedish Stars

2025 is a packed sports year with many major championships. Here we have selected 13 Swedish stars who will be in focus.

The Sports Year 2025 – Here are the Swedish Stars

They Compete for the Jerring Prize – Five Eliminated

Some Olympic Games heroes, a volleyball star and the world's best curling team have done their part in the battle for the Jerring Award. Here are the remaining candidates.

They Compete for the Jerring Prize – Five Eliminated

Special match for Möregårdh: "My best friend"

It was a special match for table tennis star Truls Möregårdh on Tuesday evening. He defeated his close friend David Andersson – who has returned after several years of cancer treatment.

Special match for Möregårdh: "My best friend"

Saw himself taking silver - from the stands

The German star Florian Wellbrock sat in the stands and watched himself take silver in the 1,500 meters freestyle at the World Championship. It feels so crazy, he says in the stadium interview.

Saw himself taking silver - from the stands

Alshammar's 15-year-old world record broken

It's going historically fast already during the first attempt in the short course World Championship in Budapest. Gretchen Walsh crushed the 15-year-old world record on 50 meters butterfly with 36 hundredths.

Alshammar's 15-year-old world record broken