The Swedish ladies, Michelle Coleman, Sarah Sjöström, Sara Junevik and Louise Hansson, were fourth fastest in the 4x100 meter freestyle trials.

This means that they are ready for this afternoon's final at the World Short Course Championships in Abu Dhabi.

Sara Sjöström is satisfied after the advancement.

- It was good.

We wanted to move on and we did, says the star who is also happy with his own start.

- It feels good.

I needed a race to get started.

It's usually a little tough.

The Dutch team was fastest in the trials, in the time 3,31,39.

Sweden was listed for 3.32.06.

The final will be broadcast on SVT this afternoon.

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Sarah Sjöström.

Photo: TT News Agency