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Sweden fourth in relay - record time by USA

There was no medal for the Swedish swimmers at the World Championship in Budapest. In Sunday's final relay, the Swedish medley team finished fourth in the 4x100 meter relay, 42 hundredths from the bronze.

Sweden fourth in relay - record time by USA

New Swedish record – sixth in the World Championship final

Still, a Swedish record was not enough to reach the World Championship podium. Sweden finished sixth in the mixed final of the 4x50 meter medley in short course.

New Swedish record – sixth in the World Championship final

Talent eliminated despite record - mixed relay team second

Swimming talent Olivia Klint Ipsa crushed her personal record on 100 meters breaststroke in the World Championship – but was eliminated anyway. The 19-year-old from Kristianstad, who took two European Championship bronzes last summer, swam at 1.

Talent eliminated despite record - mixed relay team second

The Talent Makes World Championship Debut: "One of the World's Best"

She is the super talent who has already taken two European Championship medals. Now, the breaststroke swimmer Olivia Klint Ipsa, 19 years old, makes her World Championship debut.

The Talent Makes World Championship Debut: "One of the World's Best"

The Swedish Swimming Federation extends with Olympic gold coach

After Sarah Sjöström's double Olympic Games gold in Paris, the contract with the national team management is extended. National team captain Martina Aronsson and Sjöström's coach Antonio Lutula have signed for 2+2 years.

The Swedish Swimming Federation extends with Olympic gold coach

Olympic Games gold medalist broke 15-year-old world record

American star and Olympic Games gold medalist Kate Douglass, 22, broke a 15-year-old world record in the 200-meter breaststroke at the World Cup in short course. > I'm surprised.

Olympic Games gold medalist broke 15-year-old world record

Sweden finishes seventh in medley relay at the Olympic Games

The medley women could not challenge for a medal in the Olympic Games final. They finished seventh with a time of 3.

Sweden finishes seventh in medley relay at the Olympic Games

Gets the gold lane in the final: "It's going to be good"

Sweden made it to the final on 4x100 meter medley with sixth time. It means that Sweden gets lane seven in Sunday evening's final.

Gets the gold lane in the final: "It's going to be good"

Sophie Hansson misses Olympic Games final

The swimmer Sophie Hansson was hunting for a spot in the Olympic Games final on 100 meters breaststroke. But the time, 1.

Sophie Hansson misses Olympic Games final

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.

Disappointment and tears for the Hansson sisters

Sophie Hansson advances to semifinal

Olympic Games semifinal awaits for Sophie Hansson. The 25-year-old swimmer finished fifth in her heat on 100 meters breaststroke.

Sophie Hansson advances to semifinal

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

With a month to go until the Olympic opening ceremony, the Swedish team is growing and now stands at 110 active members. A skateboarder, a hammer thrower, three golfers and a group of swimmers are among the team's newcomers.

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

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.

The Olympic Star's Tough Choice: "I was very keen"

Sprinter confirmed for the Olympics: "Completely unbelievable"

Ten new names are clear for the Olympics in Paris. On Friday, among others, sprinter Henrik Larsson, who finished fourth in the 100 metres at the European Championship, received clearance from the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK).

Sprinter confirmed for the Olympics: "Completely unbelievable"