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Victor Johansson

The Swede Refrains from Swimming in Seine

The Swede Refrains from Swimming in Seine

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Johansson's miss: "Will look like Gollum"

Johansson's miss: "Will look like Gollum"

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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

Johansson missed again – Hansson advances

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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"

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

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Swedish Criticism of the Olympics – Sends Brother into the River

Swedish Criticism of the Olympics – Sends Brother into the River

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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"

Unusual OS buildup: "A bit sadistic"

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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"

Sjöström unbeaten favorite: "Immune to stress"

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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

Won the Vansbro Swim - Headed Straight to the National Championship

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

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

Sprinter confirmed for the Olympics: "Completely unbelievable"

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)