She went from hidden gem to Olympic hero, social media phenomenon and TV celebrity. Winning gold in Cortina changed Isabella Wranå’s life. “It was absolutely crazy. Even groups of teenage boys have stopped me and asked to take pictures,” she says ahead of next week’s European Championships.
SportsSweden, skipped by Niklas Edin, took home its eighth gold medal at the World Curling Championships after a 9–6 victory over Canada last night. "I'm super proud of the team," said team captain Niklas Edin.
SportsDespite being one player short, South Korea managed to pressure Sweden in the Curling World Cup.
SportsSweden vs. Italy is on the schedule when both the men's curlers and the Tre Kronor men's team begin their hunt for Olympic gold on Wednesday. In addition, biathlon star Elvira Öberg makes her first start at the Olympics in Italy after the break.
Ice hockeySweden vs. Italy is on the schedule Wednesday, when both Sweden's men's curling team and Tre Kronor begin their hunt for Olympic gold. In addition, biathlon star Elvira Öberg makes her first start at the Olympics in Italy after the break.
Ice hockeySpeed skater Felix Monsén has not been allowed to participate in the Olympics. He was not given the nod by the Swedish Olympic Committee. Monsén is critical of the decision. "The justification is that I have not met the basic criteria to be allowed to compete," he tells SVT.
SportsThey lack recent results that would justify an Olympic spot. But the Swedish Olympic Committee is making an exception and selecting Jesper Tjäder and Henrik Harlaut, both former Olympic medalists, for the Games in Italy in February. "Now I'm on my way," Harlaut says. He has had major injury problems.
SportsSweden is the European Curling Champion. Team Edin won the final against Switzerland 5–4 after a thrilling shootout. Earlier in the day, Team Hasselborg also won the European Championship gold medal on the women's side. It feels fantastic, says Niklas Edin.
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