Vilma Bobeck

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Final defeat for the Swedes – fourth in the semifinal

Sailing Swedish women take steps towards professional life

The Olympic silver medal was great. But it's the America's Cup that can take Vilma Bobeck and the other Swedish women a step closer to a professional life as sailors. It's my dream, says Vilma Bobeck.

Blue and yellow joy in Barcelona – clear for semifinal

Rebecca Netzler and Vilma Bobeck took Olympic Games silver last summer. Now the Swedish duo – together with Julia Gross and Ida Svensson – are clear for the semifinal in the Americas Cup. I'm so proud of the team, says Bobeck.

The Swedish goal secured – clear with ten medals

To the Olympic Games in Paris, the Swedish team came with a medal target of ten. After Thursday's bronze in sailing, the target has been reached – and on Thursday evening, David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig also secured the eleventh, after making it to the Olympic final in beach volleyball.

Sweden tops sailing despite poor conditions

Sweden is far from the best at supporting its Olympic sailors the most. Yet, the small country in the north is a great nation – fourth most medals ahead of the Paris Olympic Games. We get people to think it's fun, says federation captain Magnus Grävare.

Bobeck: Mom a big part of the medal

Vilma Bobeck and Rebecca Netzler took Olympic Games silver in sailing. They support each other through everything. And for Bobeck, the silver was extra emotional since she lost her mother three years ago. She is a big part of this medal.

Take Olympic Silver after Giant Drama: "Completely Goalless"

Swedish sailors Vilma Bobeck and Rebecca Netzler take Olympic Games silver in Marseille. This after enormous drama where the Netherlands were about to sail away with the gold. I am completely speechless. It's so incredibly fantastic, so amazingly wonderful, says Netzler.