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Victor Johansson Sets Swedish Record to Reach World Championship Final
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Victor Johansson Sets Swedish Record to Reach World Championship Final

Victor Johansson started the World Championship in Singapore record well. He beat his own Swedish record on 400 meters freestyle and went to the final in the afternoon with sixth time
Swimmers Face Intense Heat Challenge at Singapore World Championship
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Swimmers Face Intense Heat Challenge at Singapore World Championship

The heat and humidity are extreme in Singapore. A challenge for the blue and yellow World Championship swimmers
Sweden Faces Medal Uncertainty at World Championship Without Sjöström
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Sweden Faces Medal Uncertainty at World Championship Without Sjöström

The void is enormous. Without Sarah Sjöström in the World Championship, Sweden may for the first time in 39 years miss a medal
Prodigies and Stars Set for Record Performances at World Championship
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Prodigies and Stars Set for Record Performances at World Championship

After a swimming year filled with world records, the expectations are high ahead of the World Championship in Singapore. The stars, with the Canadian prodigy Summer McIntosh at the forefront, have shone unexpectedly strongly already
Robin Hanson Breaks Swedish 200m Freestyle Record at Championship
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Robin Hanson Breaks Swedish 200m Freestyle Record at Championship

Robin Hanson delivered a magnificent performance on 200 meters freestyle with the time 1. 45,91 – a time of world class
Hien Named Captain as Holm and Larsson Get Starting Roles
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Hien Named Captain as Holm and Larsson Get Starting Roles

Heavily delayed, the national team landed in Budapest. Then, the national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson treated us to releasing the names of five players who will start in Friday's international match against Hungary
Swedish Swimming Team Announced for 2025 World Championship in Singapore
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Swedish Swimming Team Announced for 2025 World Championship in Singapore

Superstar Sarah Sjöström is pregnant and that she would miss the summer's World Championship in swimming in Singapore was clear earlier. Now, ten blue-yellow swimmers have received clearance for the championship and the team includes names such as sisters Louise and Sophie Hansson and Victor Johansson
Olympic Champion Ahmed Hafnaoui Receives 21-Month Doping Ban
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Olympic Champion Ahmed Hafnaoui Receives 21-Month Doping Ban

Sofia Åstedt Sets Third Personal Record, Nears World Championship Spot
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Sofia Åstedt Sets Third Personal Record, Nears World Championship Spot

Third distance – third personal record. Sofia Åstedt, 21, is approaching an individual World Championship ticket
Sarah Sjöström's Absence Felt as She Awaits First Child
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Sarah Sjöström's Absence Felt as She Awaits First Child

No Sarah Sjöström in training or competition. Then she is missing from the Swedish swimming elite
The Dream of Debuting – "Harder to Get Noticed"
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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
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The Dream of Debuting

Many dream of debuting as an author. But few succeed and the competition for those who get published is tough
Saw himself taking silver - from the stands
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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
The Talent Makes World Championship Debut: "One of the World's Best"
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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
Root Joy with Friend: "My Wish Came True"
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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
The Swede Refrains from Swimming in Seine
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The Swede Refrains from Swimming in Seine

Johansson's miss: "Will look like Gollum"
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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 missed again – Hansson advances
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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's Miss: "No Superpower in My Porridge"
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Johansson's Miss: "No Superpower in My Porridge"

Swedish Criticism of the Olympics – Sends Brother into the River
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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
Unusual OS buildup: "A bit sadistic"
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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
Sjöström unbeaten favorite: "Immune to stress"
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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
Won the Vansbro Swim - Headed Straight to the National Championship
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Won the Vansbro Swim - Headed Straight to the National Championship

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names
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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
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