Thilda Häll Breaks Swedish 800m Freestyle Record Again, Finishing Sixth in Final

Swedish swimmer Thilda Häll set a new national record in the women's 800 meter freestyle with an impressive time of 8:31.52 during the final of a major competition. She improved on her own previous record by 1.60 seconds and secured sixth place overall. This marks a significant milestone as the last time a Swedish woman reached the final in this event was back in 1993.

Häll, aged 21, expressed disbelief and excitement over her achievement, attributing her success to hard work and increased confidence going into the final compared to the heats. Earlier in the competition, she had already broken the Swedish record by three seconds during the heats, demonstrating her strong form throughout the event.

In related Swedish swimming news, Olivia Klint Ipsa narrowly missed the final in the 100 meter breaststroke, finishing eleventh with a time of 1:07.05, just 0.58 seconds shy of qualifying. Ipsa is notable for having won a bronze medal at the 2024 European Championships.

Häll's performance is a promising highlight for Swedish swimming in 2026, reviving historic success in an event where the nation has had limited recent prominence. Her record-setting swims signal potential for further achievements in future international meets.