Felix Svensson

Felix Svensson
OLY
Svensson in 2022
Personal information
Born (1997-08-09) 9 August 1997 (age 27)
Göteborg, Sweden
Sport
CountrySwitzerland
SportAthletics
Event200 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.

Achievements

Source: [2]

Personal bests

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Time Notes
Representing  Switzerland
2018 European Championships Berlin, Germany 18th (h) 200 m 20.95
N/A 4 x 400 m relay DNF
2022 European Championships Munich, Germany 15th (h) 200 m 20.90
5th 4 x 100 m relay 38.36 NR
2023 World Championships Budapest, Hungary 11th 4 x 100 m relay 38.65
2024 European Championships Rome, Italy 11th (sf) 200 m 20.66
7th (h) 4 × 100 m relay 38.70
Olympic Games Paris, France 11th (rep) 200 m 20.65

National titles

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b Felix Svensson at World Athletics
  3. ^ "SM-guldvinnaren ska byta landslag". Aftonbladet. 6 September 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Für Sprinter Felix Svensson geht das Warten weiter". Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2024.