Armand Duplantis is chasing both a world record and another major title. National team captain Kajsa Bergqvist believes Sweden can set a new medal record. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the European Athletics Championships.
SportsThere will be a pair of siblings in the Swedish European Athletics team. Already selected discus thrower Vanessa Kamga will be joined by her sister Patricia, who competes in the hammer throw. It is the largest Swedish team in modern times, with 65 athletes, says national team captain Kajsa Bergqvist.
SportsVera Sjöberg came seventh in the 3,000-meter final at the World Indoor Championships in Toruń, Poland. "It's the best thing I've done," she says.
SportsOver 100 Swedish athletes are currently studying at colleges in the United States. But is it really the best way to reach the world elite? "Going there was the best decision of my life," says shot putter Axelina Johansson.
SportsFrom yes to no and back - after persuasion - to yes. Long jumper Thobias Montler is ready for the World Indoor Championships after World Athletics (WA) increased the number of starters. There was a bit of drama, says Kajsa Bergqvist.
SportsArmand Duplantis declines collaborations with Chinese sponsors. The pole vault star's agency has learned from the criticism storm against Sarah Sjöström's Huawei collaboration. It became almost unbearable, says agent Daniel Wessfeldt.
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