– It was my fastest trial swim ever, a really nice feeling. I had a good race and had a good “flow”, says Sarah Sjöström smiling to SVT Sport from the edge of the pool in Doha.
It was a show that made waves in Doha – the star made his entrance with a show of power.
– She wants to show directly who is in charge, says commentator Niklas Nord about the race that Sjöström won by a body length – this in a sport where the nails are usually visible.
Has the 23 fastest times
– It is absolutely incomparable. I never thought she would swim under 25 seconds, maybe in a final, says expert Lars Frölander.
Only Sjöström swam under 25 seconds. Sjöström now has the 23 fastest times in the branch.
Louise Hansson swam 25.98 in the sixth heat and is through to the semi-finals tonight.
– Under 26 feels great, says Hansson.