 Svensson in 2022 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 August 1997 Göteborg, Sweden |
| Sport | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 200 metres |
Felix Svensson OLY (born 9 August 1997) is a Swedish-born Swiss sprinter competing primarily in the 200 metres.[1] He qualified for the 200 metres at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Born in Göteborg, Sweden has represented Switzerland since 2019, but did not gain full eligibility for international competitions until 2022.[2][3][4]
In January 2024, he set the Swiss national indoor record for the 200 metres, running 20.92. In July, he qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics based on his world ranking.
He is the son of hurdler Frida Svensson and tennis player Jonas Svensson.
- ^ Imbo, William (9 June 2024). "European Athletics Championships 2024: Felix Svensson leads fastest qualifiers from round 1 of men's 200m". olympics.com. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Felix Svensson at World Athletics
- ^ "SM-guldvinnaren ska byta landslag". Aftonbladet. 6 September 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Für Sprinter Felix Svensson geht das Warten weiter". Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
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