Pihlström Sets Swedish 1500m Record

Remarkable Performance at Diamond League

On Sweden's National Day, the Olympic Stadium in Rome was the backdrop for a notable achievement by 24-year-old runner Samuel Pihlström. In his debut at the Diamond League, Pihlström ran a remarkable 1500 meters, completing the race with a time of 3:30.87, which set a new national record.

Breaking Previous Records

Pihlström's performance not only marked a personal best, improving on his previous record of 3:33.58, but also broke the longstanding Swedish record held by Andreas Almgren at 3:32.00. This achievement signifies a crucial milestone in his athletic career.

A Focused Approach to Training

Following the race, Pihlström expressed his pride in the outcome and acknowledged the hard work he dedicated to his training regime. He reflected, "I have structured my training to be quite rigorous, especially after a lengthy indoor season." With preparations underway for the upcoming outdoor World Championships in Tokyo, Pihlström is focusing on maximizing his performance.

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FC Tokyo

Cerezo Osaka

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Tokyo Verdy

Kashiwa Reysol

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Cerezo Osaka

Tokyo Verdy

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Gamba Osaka

FC Tokyo

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Yokohama F. Marinos

FC Tokyo

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Yokohama FC

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Kawasaki Frontale

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Kashiwa Reysol

FC Tokyo

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Nagoya Grampus

Tokyo Verdy

19/07

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FC Tokyo

Urawa

Excitement for Future Competitions

This event marked the start of Pihlström's outdoor season, and he was pleasantly surprised by his exceptional time so early in competition. Despite competing under pressure, he shared, "It shouldn't be possible to run this fast in the first competition. How crazy, I am almost a bit moved." The race concluded with French athlete Azeddine Habz winning in a time of 3:29.72.