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Traded Sweden for Uganda: "Want to inspire others"
She has lived in and competed for Sweden – now Gloria Muzito, 21, is one of Uganda's most well-known athletes. The swimmer was eliminated in the heats on 100 meters freestyle, but enjoyed her Olympic Games debut.
Sjöström impressed – fastest in the trials
Sarah Sjöström inserted the 100 meter freestyle into her Olympic Games program at the last minute – and was the fastest of all in the trials. It felt good, fun to get out on the arena and do it again, says Sjöström who gets company from Michelle Coleman in the semifinal.
Hansson on form: "There's more"
Louise Hansson wanted a form indication ahead of the medley relay on 100 meters backstroke. The answer? There's more.
Confirmed: Sjöström to Compete in 100 Meters Freestyle
Now it is definitely clear: Sarah Sjöström will start in the 100 meters freestyle at the Olympic Games in Paris. It will be a tough competition out there, but she has a great chance of winning a medal, says national team captain Martina Aronsson.
Johansson missed again – Hansson advances
At 600 meters, he maintained a record pace – but the offensive effort didn't last. Victor Johansson missed the final on 800 meters freestyle at the Olympic Games.
Disappointment and tears for the Hansson sisters
With tears streaming down her face, Louise Hansson showed how disappointed she was. It ended with an eighth and final place in the final of the 100 meter butterfly.
Fifth place again: "Tired of it"
Swedish record – but yet another honorable fifth place. Michelle Coleman sighed after the relay final: We set a Swedish record, but we had hoped for more.
Hansson to the final – the fastest time in two years
Fastest time in two years – then Louise Hansson fixed her second straight Olympic Games final on 100 meter butterfly. The Helsingborg swimmer advanced with eighth and last time on 56.
Sjöström on the pressure from the audience: "The most powerful thing I've done"
Packed stands already in the trials – and a strong team swimming performance where Sweden made it to the final as the fourth team. It was the most powerful OS start I've ever made, exclaims Sarah Sjöström.
Busch on Olympic sabotage: Condemns it in the strongest possible terms
Energy and Trade Minister Ebba Busch (KD) is on site at the OS opening ceremony. She herself got stuck in the train chaos on the way to Paris due to last night's sabotage.
Guide: Hard pressure on French Phelps
A 22-year-old Frenchman is to follow in Michael Phelps' footsteps – but gets an incredible pressure on him at the home Olympics. At the same time, swimming is haunted by the doping scandal with China.
Sjöström unbeaten favorite: "Immune to stress"
Sarah Sjöström has landed in Paris as a top favorite for the Olympic gold on 50 meters freestyle. The calm, self-confidence, and strength make the swimming star able to handle the pressure.
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.
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.
Sjöström: "I was so damn unmotivated"
Tired, worn out and unmotivated. This winter morning in 2022 felt anything but good for Sarah Sjöström.
Sjöström to swim double distances at the Olympics
Sarah Sjöström will swim two individual distances at the Olympics in Paris. Both 50 meters freestyle and 100 meters freestyle.
Sjöström registered for 100 freestyle in the Olympics
The plan was for Sarah Sjöström to only participate in one individual event at the summer OS in Paris: 50 meter freestyle. But there may be a change.
Sjöström's gold rival wins USA's Olympic qualification
Now Sarah Sjöström at least knows which two American women she must outperform in the pool to have a chance at the Olympic gold on 50 metres freestyle in Paris. Simone Manuel won the American qualification on 24.
New victory for Sjöström in Rome
Sarah Sjöström took her second win in two days in the Sette Colli grand tournament in Rome. After having won the 50m butterfly convincingly on Midsummer's Eve, it became a bit tighter on the 100m freestyle.
Sjöström claims expected win in Rome
Sarah Sjöström took a not-so-surprising victory in the Sette Colli tournament in Rome. The 30-year-old won the 50m butterfly on a fine time of 24.
Junevik after first gold: "I'm so happy"
Sara Junevik's big goal with the European Championship in Belgrad is to qualify for the Olympics on 100 metres butterfly. How did the Swede gear up for it? By taking gold on 50 metres butterfly.
The Olympic Star's Tough Choice: "I was very keen"
When it is time for the 100 metres butterfly at the European Championship, the reigning champion is missing. Star Louise Hansson's decision to skip the European Championship and instead prepare for the Olympic Games in Rome was made with great reluctance.
China sends doping suspects to the Olympic Games
China intends to send eleven swimmers suspected of doping to the Olympics in Paris. It is clear since the country announced who has been selected for the games this summer.
Junevik fastest in European Championship 50m butterfly heats
Sara Junevik was the fastest of all in the 50m butterfly heats at the European Championship in Belgrad. The 24-year-old swimmer clocked 26.
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