The Swedish duo was fourth before today’s final race. Austria was first, Spain second and Japan third before the decision. In order to pass Japan and clinch the bronze, Sweden needed to have a boat between the teams.
But it was Spain that Dahlberg/Karlsson passed instead. Sweden finished fourth in the race, while Spain came second last, in ninth. It was enough, as it required three boats between the teams for Sweden to pass the Spanish duo.
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When it dawned on Anton Dahlberg and Lovisa Karlsson that they had won the gold, there was great cheering on the boat.
Austria won the gold and Japan took the silver.
Sweden has now secured ten Olympic medals, including the team medal in table tennis.
The text is updated.