Oskar Eriksson travels home from China with two Olympic medals. First, the 30-year-old took bronze in the mixed competition together with Almida de Val. Then he took gold together with team Niklas Edin.
After a thriller that went to arbitration, Sweden won over Great Britain and secured the first blue-yellow Olympic gold on the men’s side ever.
It was the third time for the team after the bronze in Sochi 2014 and the silver in Pyeongchang 2018.
– It is a huge relief and joy, we have fought hard for this for eight years. I am extremely happy that we finally manage to win the gold, says Oskar Eriksson.
Oskar Eriksson’s success on Instagram
The Swede’s prominent role during the curling tournament has created an echo on social media. Oskar Eriksson has more than doubled the number of followers on Instagram in the last month, from 5,000 to just over 10,000.
In addition, the Swede circulates on Twitter and Tiktok where his appearance in general and beard in particular are in focus.
– Oh really? No, I completely missed it. But it’s fun that people like it, says Eriksson.
What’s the secret behind the beard?
– I guess it’s genes, I think. You should see your brother, he looks like the worst Santa Claus.
The reserve Daniel Magnusson is himself a diligent user of Tiktok. He pays tribute to his teammate:
– Oskar is a seven out of seven. He is handsome, says Magnusson and continues:
– So there is to compete for (tax). It’s funny. We try to be as handsome as we can.
Strange description: “Steaky and heavy”
Rasmus Wranå’s appearance also created reactions during the dramatic finale. In the British BBC’s live report, the Swede was described as “a beefy and heavy person. He chooses demolition before delicacies ”.
– Am I called steak? Wow, says Wranå.
– It was a bit unexpected but I take it.
Are you surprised?
– I have never heard that I was called that before, but if they want to call me that, they can do it, I do not mind. But fun to hear, says Rasmus Wranå.
