Julia Henriksson prepared for EC semi-final

• Two out of three Swedes later within the 3,000 meter hurdles

Vidar Johansson and Emil Blomberg accomplished an ideal trial run within the 3,000 meter hurdles and are set for the ultimate. The highest eight within the race was wanted to progress, which was not an issue for Johansson, who completed fourth in a time of 8:22.19 minutes, or Blomberg, who was slightly additional again in management. his seventh over the end line with time. from 8:22.

One which was not, nevertheless, sufficient within the final dash within the first check warmth, which went clearly slower, was Simon Sundström.

The 26-year-old completed ninth in a time of 8.34.59 – disappointing as he was a finalist final yr and has made clear progress this season.

Vidar Johansson and Emil Blomberg superior from the try at 3,000 meters.

Picture: Vegard Grøtt/Bildbyrån

• Unsuccessful batting follow for Ragnar Carlsson

Ragnar Carlsson got here to the EC in Rome with nice confidence and a private better of 77.57 metres, however after two throws within the males’s stroke qualification, the Swede was beneath strain.

With 72.53 as the most effective mark, the Swede wanted to enhance in third place – however then he put the sledgehammer contained in the cage.

Carlsson was heard swearing loudly, he was clearly upset and instantly realized that his tenth place within the qualifying group wouldn’t be sufficient to compete in Sunday’s closing.

At 11.30 it is time for the second qualifying group. A complete of twelve throwers will advance.

Ragnar Carlsson after his third, unsuccessful, throw within the hammer qualification.

Picture: Christine Olsson/TT

• Julia Henriksson additional in 100 meters

In earlier competitions he has been watching and learning for Julia Henriksson. That isn’t the case in Rome for the in-form 23-year-old Malmö sprinter.

She began as anticipated in her trial warmth of 100 meters and completed third in a time of 11.31 – the ninth finest time general.

Henriksson will run within the semifinals on Sunday and presumably the finals on the identical night time.

On the European Championships, she can even compete in her favourite occasion, 200 metres, which begins on Monday.

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