There were some great Swedish moments in Glasgow with Armand Duplanti’s gold and Kramer’s silver late on Sunday night.
– It’s incredibly nice. I have wanted to win a medal in many championships and know how tough it is, I remember the last time I stood with the flag and how nice it is, says Kramer to SVT Sport.
On the last lap, Kramer was out in fourth after being pushed around a bit. In the race, he passed the hard-running Belgian Elliot Crestan and secured the silver in a time of 1:45.27. American Bryce Hoppel won with a world best of 1.44.92.
The first WC medal for a Swedish man in the middle distance
– I’m doing most things right today and it’s so nice. I push what I have at the end and it’s not far to victory and I’m almost as happy with silver, says Kramer about the feeling.
It was Sweden’s first WC medal for a middle distance runner on the men’s side.
– That was right, smiles Kramer with shiny eyes.
After the silver, Kramer, wrapped in the Swedish flag, hugged Armand Duplantis who was preparing to attempt the world record 6.24.
– We said: “Now we’re driving!” to each other, Kramer says of the meeting.
Philström eighth in 1,500 meters
20 minutes after Kramer’s silver, Samuel Pihlström ran the final of 1,500 meters and finished eighth in 3.38.35 in the large field of 14 men.
– I would have liked to have been better, but I have taken a big step during this season if you look at it from a larger perspective, says Pihlström.
New Zealander Geordie Beamish came flying with a huge sprint and secured the gold in a personal best 3.36.54.
CUT: Here Andreas Kramer and Armand Duplantis are hugging their medals
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A Swedish World Cup gold medalist hugs a Swedish World Cup silver medalist. Photo: SVT