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The Dream of Debuting – "Harder to Get Noticed"

Many dream of debuting as an author. But few succeed and the competition for those who are published is tough.

The Dream of Debuting – "Harder to Get Noticed"

The Dream of Debuting

Many dream of debuting as an author. But few succeed and the competition for those who get published is tough.

The Dream of Debuting

Saw himself taking silver - from the stands

The German star Florian Wellbrock sat in the stands and watched himself take silver in the 1,500 meters freestyle at the World Championship. It feels so crazy, he says in the stadium interview.

Saw himself taking silver - from the stands

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"

Root Joy with Friend: "My Wish Came True"

No attacker in Europe has scored more goals for their club team this season than Viktor Gyökeres – and in the Nations League, he's pouring in goals. Now he's being praised by childhood friend Isac Lidberg.

Root Joy with Friend: "My Wish Came True"

The Swede Refrains from Swimming in Seine

The Swedish long-distance swimmer Victor Johansson will not participate in the 10 kilometer open water event in Seine. This is reported by [Dagens Nyheter.

The Swede Refrains from Swimming in Seine

Johansson's miss: "Will look like Gollum"

Third start gave third final miss. Despite top form not being there, swimmer Victor Johansson thinks he'll do the long-distance event in Seine.

Johansson's miss: "Will look like Gollum"

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.

Johansson missed again – Hansson advances

Johansson's Miss: "No Superpower in My Porridge"

Sixth in the World Championship in February – missed final in the Olympics after only 18th place on 400 meter freestyle. Victor Johansson summarized: > There was no superpower in my porridge this morning.

Johansson's Miss: "No Superpower in My Porridge"

Swedish Criticism of the Olympics – Sends Brother into the River

She has been hospitalized with an IV drip after competing in unsanitary water. Tilda Månsson is sending a message to her big brother and coach in Seine due to the risk of getting stomach sick before her triathlon competition – and criticizes the Olympic organizer.

Swedish Criticism of the Olympics – Sends Brother into the River

Unusual OS buildup: "A bit sadistic"

Confined in a high-rise building for a month, 60 miles of travel for a double victory on the same day. This is how swimmer Victor Johansson has prepared for the Olympics, where he is chasing medals in the pool and in the open water in the Seine.

Unusual OS buildup: "A bit sadistic"

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.

Sjöström unbeaten favorite: "Immune to stress"

Won the Vansbro Swim - Headed Straight to the National Championship

Victor Johansson took revenge for his second place last year and won the Vansbro swim. The Swedish Olympic hope swam the 3,000 meters in Vanån and Västerdalälven in Dalarna in a time of 29.

Won the Vansbro Swim - Headed Straight to the National Championship

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

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"