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. It was really cool, she says.
SportsSarah 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.
SportsLouise Hansson wanted a form indication ahead of the medley relay on 100 meters backstroke. The answer? There's more. That I can't swim at the same time as in February - I don't believe that, she says after being eliminated in the semifinal.
SportsNow 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.
SportsAt 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. On the other hand, Louise Hansson advanced to the semifinal on 100 meters backstroke.
SportsWith 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. The goal was to set a "personal best" and then it would have been enough for a medal, she says.
SportsSwedish 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. We are pretty tired of finishing fifth.
SportsFastest 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 56.93.
SportsPacked 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.
SportsEnergy 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. Sweden condemns the severe sabotage of the French railway system, she says.
SportsA 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.
SportsSarah 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. She is quite immune to stress, says former star and national team colleague Therese Alshammar.
SportsSweden's goal in the OS in Paris is ten medals. Here are six big blue-yellow gold hopes.
SportsTired, worn out and unmotivated. This winter morning in 2022 felt anything but good for Sarah Sjöström. It would change her swimming life. I reached a point where I felt that I had to start taking it a bit easy, says the Olympic gold medalist.
SportsSarah Sjöström will swim two individual distances at the Olympics in Paris. Both 50 meters freestyle and 100 meters freestyle. This announces the 30-year-old swimming star at a press conference in Eskilstuna.
SportsSara 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. I'm so happy, she says to SVT.
SportsWhen 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. I was very keen to be able to defend the gold, so it was tough, she says.
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