Jennie Johansson

Sjostrom Swims 1:54.34 in 200 Free Becoming New World Leader on Day 1

In the finals of the women’s 200 freestyle, Sjostrom crushed the competition by almost a full two seconds to clench the victory in a time of 1:54.34, the fastest time in the world this year.

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Plenty of Star Power at the 2016 Settecolli Trophy

Some of the biggest names in the field will include Olympic champions Ruta Meilutyte, Ranomi Kromowidjojo, Daniel Gyurta and Cameron van der Burgh as well as World Championship gold medalists Gregorio Paltrinieri, Kanako Watanabe, Laszlo Cseh and Jennie Johansson…

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Gardell and Lindborg Added to the Swedish Olympic Team

Yesterday the Swedish Olympic Committee announced that Stina Gardell and Ida Lindborg have been added to the Swedish Olympic team as relay swimmers…

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Luthersdottir Caps Record Filled Meet With 50 Breast Silver

Hrafnhildur Luthersdottir won her third medal of the European Championships on the final day, and broke all three breaststroke records in the process.

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2016 European Championships Day 7 Finals Recap

Ranomi Kromowidjojo posted a 24.07 to take the women’s 50 freestyle on the final day of competition in London…

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2016 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 6 Prelims LIVE RECAP

Florent Manaudou will be making an appearance in his premier event.

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Australian Championships: Day Two Final Live Recap

Olympic team spots are up for grabs in the women’s 100 butterfly, men’s 100 breaststroke and women’s 400 freestyle…

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Jennie Johansson Sets a New Swedish Record in the 100 Breaststroke

Swedish star Jennie Johansson set a new Swedish record on Friday in the prelims in the 100 breaststroke posting a time of 1:06.63…

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2016 Australian Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Both of Australia’s reigning world champion backstrokers – Mitch Larkin and Emily Seebohm – are set to take on heats of the 100 back on day 2 of the Australian Olympic Trials.

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Sjostrom, Johansson Highlight Swedish Roster for European Champs

Sweden has announced its roster for the upcoming European Championships in May, which will take place in London. World record…

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Johansson Named Stockholm District’s Sportsperson of the Year

Last summer Jennie Johansson of Sweden had the greatest success of her swimming career winning the 50 breaststroke at the 2015 World Championships in Kazan…

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Swedish Grand Prix Meet Preview: Sjöström to Compete in Six Events

Sarah Sjöström will be racing the 50 and 100 freestyle, the 50 and 100 butterfly and the 50 and 100 backstroke this weekend in Malmö…

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Magnussen Makes 50 Free Final In Melbourne at Vic Open

Although not a lightning-fast time, James Magnussen returns to his sprinting ways, making tonight’s 50m freestyle final at the Victorian Open.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #2 Missy & Katie’s 1st OLY. Golds

Katie Ledecky (gold) and Missy Franklin (bronze) picked up medals in the 200 free at the 2015 World Champs; an event we could see them face off in again in the finals in Rio.

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5 Swimmers, 3 Relays Already Added To Sweden’s Olympic Roster

Sweden has made its first official Olympic selections, adding 49 names to its early all-sports roster, including 5 swimmers and all 3 female relays.

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