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Swedish Swimming Team Announced for 2025 World Championship in Singapore
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Swedish Swimming Team Announced for 2025 World Championship in Singapore

Superstar Sarah Sjöström is pregnant and that she would miss the summer's World Championship in swimming in Singapore was clear earlier. Now, ten blue-yellow swimmers have received clearance for the championship and the team includes names such as sisters Louise and Sophie Hansson and Victor Johansson
Lisa Ajax Wins Masked Singer as Porcelain Doll
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Lisa Ajax Wins Masked Singer as Porcelain Doll

Behind two of the costumes in the final of "The Masked Singer" hid veterans in the entertainment industry - but the winner of the competition was a 26-year-old singer. It felt pretty cool that I knocked out just them, says winner Lisa Ajax
Two Contestants Unmasked in Masked Singer Semifinal
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Two Contestants Unmasked in Masked Singer Semifinal

In the semifinal of "Masked Singer" duetts were on the program and the participants got to sing along with some of Sweden's biggest artists. Panel member "Berra" Badreh had a good evening with two guesses right on the spot
Octopus Unmasked on Masked Singer as Jury Celebrates Correct Guess
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Octopus Unmasked on Masked Singer as Jury Celebrates Correct Guess

The Octopus has to leave "Masked Singer" in the quarterfinals – and the entire jury could rejoice after the unmasking. Everyone guessed correctly about the three celebrities hiding behind the mask
Gretchen Walsh Breaks 55-Second Barrier in 100m Butterfly
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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
Marie Serneholt Unmasked as Glödlampan on Masked Singer
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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.
Maypole Unmasked as Mikael Sandström on The Masked Singer
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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.
Anis Don Demina Unmasked as Detective Owl on "Masked Singer"
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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
Sofia Åstedt Sets Third Personal Record, Nears World Championship Spot
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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
Sarah Sjöström's Absence Felt as She Awaits First Child
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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 on the diagnosis: "Desperate"
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Sarah Sjöström on the diagnosis: "Desperate"

Sarah Sjöström's pregnancy has been difficult. The swimming queen suffered from extreme nausea, known as hyperemesis
Olympics 2028: Sjöström Eyes Gold in New 50m Butterfly Event
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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
World Champion Kajsa Bergqvist Unmasked on Masked Singer Sweden
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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
Olympic Champion Sarah Sjöström First Out on Masked Singer Sweden
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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
Duplantis Steers Clear of Chinese Sponsors Amid Criticism Storm
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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
Mondo Duplantis Eyes Top Athlete Title After Record-Breaking Feats
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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
Swimming star Sarah Sjöström Pregnant: "Life's Greatest Adventure"
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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
The People's Favorite
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The People's Favorite

He didn't take gold or set a world record. But Truls Möregårdh won the Swedish people's love
After the success year – Duplantis doubly awarded
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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
Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Sports Gala
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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
Sjöström crushed the opposition – sixth prize
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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
The Swede's Olympic medal is tarnishing: "A bit annoying"
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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
Sarah Sjöström: Not Competing in 2025
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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
The Sports Year 2025 – Here are the Swedish Stars
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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
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