Eugene. After the success of Great Ahlberg with a sledgehammer, the Swedish clowns went on to surprise at the World Championships in Athletics.
Hannah Hermansson in the 1500m and World Cup debutante Axelina Johansson both advanced after great drama.
– I had such a throbbing. Hanna Hermanson says:
The Swedish national team in the World Cup began the beginning of his dream. In addition to the Perseus Karlström bronze, a number of hidden giants have been shocked by their life’s accomplishments when they need it most.
Gret Ahlberg set the tone as the hammer advanced during the first trial session and in the evening session got several buddies together.
In addition to more expected accomplishments such as Thobias Montlers in height and Fanny Ross in the shot put, Axelina Johansson completed the women’s shot put.
It was 18.57 in the second round which was a personal record and it was enough with the smallest possible margin for the final. The Swede took the place of a second, better shot against Germany’s Katharina Maich.
– Oh, how fun! It was so stressful at the end, I didn’t know if I was in the final
Axelina Johansson told WC of her performance anxiety. But now she was the best when she came.
– I feel like I was well prepared, I know what to do. As you say every day in training.
‘Others get nervous’
Axelina Johansson wasn’t the only one who waited anxiously. Hanna Hermansson came ninth in her 1500m test, setting a personal record of 4.06.30. Then she had to wait for the heat to see if that was enough.
– If I was calm before the race, I wasn’t calm afterwards. I couldn’t stand still and had such a palpitation so I didn’t know where to go. She says he was really nervous there for a while.
Hermansson, like Great Ahlberg, came late to the restroom in a spare place. But now she is barking.
– I feel safe in these circumstances, I’m not comfortable chasing times. I just felt like the level was going up and the tournaments were making me calm down. There I know I can. She says it gives a sense of security when others are stressed.