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Full Name:	Sarah Sjöström
Born:	August 17th, 1993
	Stockholm County, Sweden
Nationality:	Sweden
Status:	Active

Sarah Sjöström Born Aug. 17, 1993 in Sweden, Sarah Sjöström is a sprinter and multiple World Record Holder. Sjöström is versatile swimmer, specializing in butterfly, backstroke and freestyle, but she's primarily known for her butterfly races. She's very tall, standing 6'1", and by just 21 years old, Sjöström was a five-time World Champion and two-time Olympic swimmer. She's currently training to make her third Olympic Team in Rio 2016. Fun facts Since she started swimming in 2003, Sjöström has been training with the club team, Södertörns Simsällskap. Arena is her professional swimming sponsor, and she incorporates both strength and cross training into her training schedule. She's earned numerous honors including the Newcomer of the Year at the Sports Gala 2008, the 2009 Year's Performance at the Sports Gala, and the Best Female Swimmer in 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2014. International breakout At the 2008 European Championships Sjöström won her first international gold medal in the 100m butterfly when she was just 14 years old. Sjöström broke the Swedish National Record in the 100m butterfly with the same swim. 2008 Beijing Olympics At her first Olympic Games Sjöström finished 27th in the 100m butterfly. 2009 World Championships One year after the Olympics Sarah swam at the 2009 World Championships, winning a gold medal in the 100m butterfly and …

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