Sara Wedlund was during her time as an active one of Sweden's foremost terrain and long-distance runners, but has struggled with injuries and anorexia.

After ending her career 18 years ago, she has chosen not to do a single interview - and now comes a sad message.

Aftonbladet writes that Sara Wedlund is dead.

The magazine has been in contact with Bengt Olsson, chairman of the Hässelby SK she represented.

- It was a good person, one you remember with longing.

It is always sad when someone passes away so young, he says.

The text is updated.