The breakthrough came in 2008 when she won European Championship gold at the age of 14. Just over 18 years later, Sarah Sjöström strikes again - as a mother. The swimming queen's new chapter was written with her soon-to-be 1-year-old son Adrian in Paris.
SportsExtreme heat and dried-up rivers in Europe are forcing several countries to shut down nuclear reactors and reduce electricity production. Nuclear power plants are not designed for this kind of heat, according to an expert.
WorldHungary is shutting down its only nuclear power plant due to record-low water levels in the Danube River.
WorldArmand Duplantis withdrew from the Diamond League competition in London. On TV images, the Swedish pole vault star was seen with a bandage around his left thigh. It's never fun to withdraw from a competition. Not a good feeling at all, "Mondo" tells SVT.
SportsArmand Duplantis cleared six metres for the 86th time in his career when he jumped 6.07 in Budapest. He then made three attempts at the new world record height of 6.32 meters, coming very close to clearing it on the second attempt. It felt really close. I was a little surprised how well the attempt turned out, Duplantis tells SVT.
SportsHungary must reckon with 16 years of abuse of power and corruption - over the course of a summer. It needs to happen quickly, but above all it needs to be done right, leading civil society voices stress. Otherwise, it could be a disaster, says human rights lawyer Márta Pardavi.
World politicsHungary must come to terms with 16 years of abuse of power and corruption - over the course of a summer. It needs to happen quickly, but above all, it needs to be done right, emphasize leading voices in civil society. Otherwise, it could be a disaster, says human rights lawyer Márta Pardavi.
World politicsSarah Sjöström has lost her nearly nine-year-old world record in the 100-meter freestyle. It is the second world record in just over a week that the super Swede has lost.
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