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Traded Sweden for Uganda: "Want to inspire others"
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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
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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"
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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
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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
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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
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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"
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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
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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"
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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
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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
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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"
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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
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The Royal Couple to the Olympics – to see Duplantis jump

Sweden's six biggest gold hopes in the Olympics
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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"
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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
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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
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Sjöström registered for 100 freestyle in the Olympics

Sjöström's gold rival wins USA's Olympic qualification
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Sjöström's gold rival wins USA's Olympic qualification

New victory for Sjöström in Rome
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New victory for Sjöström in Rome

Sjöström claims expected win in Rome
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Sjöström claims expected win in Rome

Junevik after first gold: "I'm so happy"
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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"
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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
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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
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Junevik fastest in European Championship 50m butterfly heats

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