The Swedish team was noted for the time 3.56.23 which was the fifth best time in the qualifiers.

Michelle Coleman took the initial stretch before handing over to the Hansson sisters.

Which took Sweden up to third place.

When Sarah Sjöström swam the last distance, she was able to hold out and secure third place in the heat.

A third place that also secured the advancement for the Swedish part.

CLIP: Sarah Sjöström missed medal (July 26)

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There was no medal for Sarah Sjöström on the favorite distance Photo: Bildbyrån / Discovery +