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Sweden Falls in Line with U.S., Enacts Tech Suit Guidelines for Young Swimmers

Sweden‘s national governing body for swimming, Svensk Simförbundet, has announced new tech suit guidelines for certain suits for swimmers 12…

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After Conquering 2018 World Cup Series, Sjostrom to Race at Euro Meet

This will be the third consecutive appearance at the Euro Meet in Luxembourg for Sjöström, who we haven’t seen in action since this past November.

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Swedish Roster Announced for 2018 Nordic Championships

Svensk Simidrott has announced its sizable roster for the upcoming 2018 Nordic Championships. The meet, which traditionally features nine countries…

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Michelle Coleman Highlights 9-Person Swedish Roster for 2018 SC Worlds

Svensk Simidrott, Sweden‘s aquatic sports federation, has announced its selected team for the 2018 World Short Course Championships, which will…

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Simon Sjodin Qualifies for Worlds on Day 2 of 2018 Swedish Nationals

In the 200 IM, Sjodin was 1:54.49, winning by over five seconds. He was well under the 1:55.26 qualifying standard, and was a few tenths off of his own national record in this event.

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Follow the 2017 Swedish World Championships Team on Social Media

Get to know the competitors at the upcoming 2017 World Championships, hosted by Hungary in the capital city of Budapest….

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Sjöström to Compete for Sweden in Budapest

Sweden recently announced its team roster for the 2017 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The women’s team is highlighted by…

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Jenner Named Swedish National Team Coach

Carl Jenner, longtime coach of Swedish Olympic Gold Medalist Sarah Sjostrom, has been named as the Swedish National Team coach….

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Therese Alshammar Qualifies for Historic Sixth Olympics

38-year-old Therese Alshammar of Sweden was selected on June 21 to compete in the 50 free at the upcoming Rio Olympics. Alshammar…

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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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PSA: Never Drink and Dive (Video)

Stockholm Konstsim Herr, the World Champion men’s synchronized swimming club from Sweden, took part in an experiment to highlight the dangers of swimming while drunk.

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Therese Alshammar a No Show on Day 1 Prelims at Austin Pro Swim Series

Swedish sprinter Therese Alshammar, who was supposedly set to race today along with a small contingent of Swedish swimmers at the Austin…

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Sarah Sjostrom Downs National Record In 100m Freestyle

Swedish superstar Sarah Sjostrom broke her own short course 100m freestyle national record Friday night leading off the Södertörns 4x100m freestyle relay at the short course Swedish nationals.

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HardCore Swim of the Week: Sjostrom highlights range with rocketing 200 free split

Sarah Sjostrom was a sprint beast over last week, but her world-leading split on the 4×200 free relay shows she’s far more than a fly-and-die type.

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Sarah Sjostrom Blows Out 50 Freestyle At Portuguese Championships

Day four of the Portuguese Championships featured the finals of the 100 butterfly, 200 breaststoke, 50 freestyle, 100 backstroke, 400…

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