Sweden wants to break the Olympic curse – never been on the podium in mixed relay
Sweden aims to win its first medal in the Olympic mixed relay after having finished in fourth place in the previous Olympic Games.
The Swedish mixed relay team has historically been strong contenders in this Olympic discipline, but they have yet to secure a medal since mixed relay was implemented in the Olympic program in 2014. The team, notably featuring competitors like Sebastian Samuelsson and Hanna Öberg, has high hopes for the 2026 Winter Olympics, where they believe they can overcome their past failures and finally earn a spot on the podium.
Head coach Johannes Lukas and team members have expressed optimism about their competitive chances, particularly following a strong performance in the 2022 Beijing Olympics where they finished fourth. Samuelsson confidently states that they possess a "dream team" capable of achieving Olympic success, while Öberg emphasizes the importance of close margins that could determine the team's fate in their quest for a medal.
With growing anticipation and a belief in their collective skills, the Swedish team prepares to enter the next Olympics with renewed determination, aiming to break what they refer to as the "curse" of never having medaled in mixed relay. Their aspirations to compete at the highest level reflect not only personal goals but also national pride as they seek to establish a successful legacy in this competitive event.